Little-Acorn
09-19-2011, 04:15 PM
The article says that Manning went to Europe for this stem-cell procedure, and that such a procedure "is not approved in the U.S.".
Then it describes how stem cells are taken from Manning's body and grown, and then re-injected.
Ummm, I thought it was "embyonic stem cells" procedures that were restricted in the U.S., not this kind of "adult stem cell" procedure? "Embryonic stem cells" are those taken from a human embryo, aren't they?
And the only way the use of "Embryonic stem cells" is restricted, is that the U.S. Govt will not pay for that kind of research... but private companies are free to do that kind of research all they want, with their own money. And the U.S. Govt *will* pay for adult stem-cell research. Please correct me if I'm wrong?
Is it only *research* that has this "govt-won't-pay" restriction? While actual *medical treatment on patients* IS restricted or forbidden in the U.S.?
Anybody know?
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038946/Star-quarterback-Peyton-Manning-travelled-Europe-controversial-stem-cell-therapy-ailing-neck.html
Star quarterback Peyton Manning travelled to Europe for controversial stem-cell therapy on ailing neck
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:25 PM on 19th September 2011
As Peyton Manning recovers from what may be a season-ending surgery, more details are coming to light about how far he went to stay on the field.
Fox Sports reported Sunday that the four-time NFL MVP had boarded a private jet for Europe to receive stem-cell therapy, a procedure not approved in the U.S.
Reporter Jay Glazer said the procedure involved taking fat cells from Manning’s body and growing them in a culture.
Desperate: Peyton Manning was so eager to stay on the field that he travelled to Europe for stem-cell therapy that's not approved in the U.S.
The cells were then injected into his neck with the hope of regenerating the nerves, but the therapy was apparently not successful.
Mr Manning underwent neck surgery on September 8, his third in 19 months, and could possibly miss the entire season as he recovers.
The possibility of losing Manning, who earns about $18m a year, is a huge blow to the Colts and throws the race for the AFC South wide open.
Until last week's season opener, Manning had not missed a game in 14 NFL seasons, with 227 consecutive starts, including postseason.
'Rehabilitation from such surgery is typically an involved process,' the team said in a statement, calling the procedure 'uneventful.'
Then it describes how stem cells are taken from Manning's body and grown, and then re-injected.
Ummm, I thought it was "embyonic stem cells" procedures that were restricted in the U.S., not this kind of "adult stem cell" procedure? "Embryonic stem cells" are those taken from a human embryo, aren't they?
And the only way the use of "Embryonic stem cells" is restricted, is that the U.S. Govt will not pay for that kind of research... but private companies are free to do that kind of research all they want, with their own money. And the U.S. Govt *will* pay for adult stem-cell research. Please correct me if I'm wrong?
Is it only *research* that has this "govt-won't-pay" restriction? While actual *medical treatment on patients* IS restricted or forbidden in the U.S.?
Anybody know?
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038946/Star-quarterback-Peyton-Manning-travelled-Europe-controversial-stem-cell-therapy-ailing-neck.html
Star quarterback Peyton Manning travelled to Europe for controversial stem-cell therapy on ailing neck
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:25 PM on 19th September 2011
As Peyton Manning recovers from what may be a season-ending surgery, more details are coming to light about how far he went to stay on the field.
Fox Sports reported Sunday that the four-time NFL MVP had boarded a private jet for Europe to receive stem-cell therapy, a procedure not approved in the U.S.
Reporter Jay Glazer said the procedure involved taking fat cells from Manning’s body and growing them in a culture.
Desperate: Peyton Manning was so eager to stay on the field that he travelled to Europe for stem-cell therapy that's not approved in the U.S.
The cells were then injected into his neck with the hope of regenerating the nerves, but the therapy was apparently not successful.
Mr Manning underwent neck surgery on September 8, his third in 19 months, and could possibly miss the entire season as he recovers.
The possibility of losing Manning, who earns about $18m a year, is a huge blow to the Colts and throws the race for the AFC South wide open.
Until last week's season opener, Manning had not missed a game in 14 NFL seasons, with 227 consecutive starts, including postseason.
'Rehabilitation from such surgery is typically an involved process,' the team said in a statement, calling the procedure 'uneventful.'