Jinan Hospital Ordered to Stop Unauthorized Cell Therapy
The Tianqiao People's Hospital, a second-class hospital in Jinan, Shandong Province, has been ordered to stop unauthorized use of cell therapy in tumor treatment. This decision comes after an investigation by the Jinan Municipal Health Commission, which confirmed the hospital's use of unapproved cell therapy.
Cell therapies, including immune cell and stem cell therapies, are promising areas of research with growing potential. However, their effectiveness and safety are still under investigation. Despite this, the high incidence of cancer and the increasing number of patients have created a large market for these therapies, leading some institutions to prioritize profit over patient safety.
In the case of Tianqiao People's Hospital, the investigation revealed that the hospital was using unapproved cell therapy for profit. This therapy involves extracting immune cells from a patient's body, culturing them in a lab, and then re-injecting them into the patient to boost their immune response against cancer. However, this technology is still in the research stage and should not be used for commercial purposes.
Following the investigation, the hospital has been ordered to halt all unauthorized cell therapy treatments. Further actions will be taken based on the investigation results and relevant laws and regulations. This incident highlights the importance of ethical considerations in medical research and the need for strict regulations to ensure patient safety.
5 Comments
BuggaBoom
This is why we need to invest in more research on cell therapy to ensure its safety and efficacy before it's used commercially. We can't afford more tragedies like this.
Loubianka
This incident is a stain on the reputation of Jinan City and China's healthcare system. We need to regain trust and ensure safety in medical treatments.
Eugene Alta
This incident will discourage people from seeking potentially life-saving treatments. This is a major setback for medical progress.
Noir Black
Let's not forget the doctors and nurses who may have been pressured into participating in this unethical practice. We need to support them and hold the real culprits accountable.
BuggaBoom
This news is a reminder that even in healthcare, profit motives can lead to unethical practices. We need to prioritize patient well-being above all else.