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Direct-to-costumer marketing of stem cell interventions tend to minimize risk and make bold claims without scientific support
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30 Canadian businesses sell stem cell interventions at 43 clinics.
Websites minimize risks while making strong claims about benefits.
Fees not disclosed, but in region of CA$3-5,000.
Autologous stem cells derived from adipose tissue, bone marrow and peripheral blood.
No websites offered information concerning provision of long-term patient follow-up care.
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