If I were given the opportunity to vote on the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010 I would vote to pass the bill. As a nurse, I believe patients should have all opportunities to be treated and stem cells have a great potential of treating many diseases. The primary medical benefits to stem cells are in areas of regenerative medicine and therapeutic cloning according to Stem Cell Research and Umbilical Cord Blood Banking (2011). There is potential with stem cells in finding a treatment and cure to many diseases which include cancer, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimers, MS, Parkinsons and more. Even though actual cures are years away, there are more than 100 million Americans who suffer from diseases that may be treated or even possibly cured with stem cell therapy (White, 2011, p. 2), which is why research must be continued.
Very interesting - I think there are lots of misconceptions about stem cell research out there. It will be fascinating in the coming years to see what develops from the cord blood research!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I love the layout and colors. Very interesting topic, I agree that there are many misconceptions regarding stem cell research.
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