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Stem cell therapy holds promise for treating various diseases, but while some treatments like bone marrow transplants are well-supported by research, many marketed by clinics are unproven, expensive, and potentially risky.
The CDC is investigating reports of 19 women in nine states falling ill after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or improperly trained individuals in non-healthcare settings. Nine of the patients were hospitalized, with four receiving botulism antitoxin due to concerns of toxin spread. The FDA is also involved in the investigation, and warnings about unregulated med spas are increasing. Reactions to the injections include blurry vision, difficulty swallowing, and weakness. The cause of the reactions, whether fake products, contamination, or poor hygiene, is still under investigation.
Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against several medical spas, weight-loss clinics, and wellness clinics for allegedly selling custom-made versions of Ozempic and other company medicines to people trying to lose weight, which is illegal.