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    Unproven stem cell interventions: A global public health problem requiring global deliberation
    (2021) Master, Zubin; Matthews, Kirstin R.W.; Abou-el-Enein, Mohamed; James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
    The unproven stem cell intervention (SCI) industry is a global health problem. Despite efforts of some nations, the industry continues to flourish. In this paper, we call for a global approach and the establishment of a World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Advisory Committee on Regenerative Medicine to tackle this issue and provide guidance. The WHO committee can harmonize national regulations; promote regulatory approaches responsive to unmet patient needs; and formulate an education campaign against misinformation. Fostering an international dialog and developing recommendations that can be adopted by member states would effectively address the global market of unproven SCIs.