Is there a downside to stem cell therapy?

Infection is one of the most common early side effects of a stem cell transplant. It happens because the white blood cell count is very low and the immune system is weak. Bacterial infections are most common. Viral or fungal infections can also happen.

What happens if stem cell therapy fails?

This is also called “failure to engraft” or “non-engraftment.” This is serious but uncommon. The most common treatment for graft failure is another transplant. A second transplant may use cells from the same donor or from a different donor.

Is stem cell therapy high risk?

Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are complex treatments that carry a significant risk of serious complications. It's important that you're aware of both the risks and possible benefits before treatment begins. You may wish to discuss them with your treatment team and your family.

What makes a good STEM challenge?

The best STEM lessons require students to interact with the concept with their hands, whether it be through designing, building, creating, role-playing, or any other inventive and discovery-based process. To be most effective, hands-on activities should mimic a real-world scenario as much as possible.

Why do people think stem cells are good?

Generate healthy cells to replace cells affected by disease (regenerative medicine). Stem cells can be guided into becoming specific cells that can be used in people to regenerate and repair tissues that have been damaged or affected by disease.