Mairim Alexandra Solis, Magalys Quintana, Jesica E Candanedo P, Rita Inés Trujillo-Sagel, Lynn Chambonnet, Sulgeis Lasso
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Abstract
The marketing of unproven stem cell-based interventions raises public health, ethical, and regulatory challenges. This article examines online marketing in Panama, identifies new businesses, and argues that lack of enforcement has contributed to their expansion. Urgent actions are needed to mitigate this market, protect patients, and generate evidence-based treatments.
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