Hello @jacke71310, and welcome to Connect. Here's the link for the article that you mention:
– https://www.consumerreports.org/medical-treatments-procedures/trouble-with-stem-cell-therapy/

Like any new technology, the long-term effects of stem cell therapy or regenerative medicine is unknown. You are absolutely correct in emphasizing that potential patients need to do thorough research before undergoing this therapy, and should not base their decisions on mere anecdotal evidence. The article notes what the Mayo spokesperson told Health News Review (a nonprofit that subjects health media to peer review), that the web videos are not meant as an advertisement for stem cell therapy but to showcase promising research.

I would sincerely encourage you to also visit Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Medicine webpage – "A unique aspect of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Medicine is that its activities are not just laboratory based or clinic based. They're both — and everything in between. Efforts in each of the center's programs, which build on Mayo's extensive research resources and clinical practice, span the full spectrum of discovery science, translational research and clinical application." http://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-regenerative-medicine/about/about-center

The potential implications of stem cell based regenerative medicine are huge for medicine. When the positive effects and benefits from research are shown to be significantly higher than the negative effects, and the possibility that it could lead humanity closer to better treatment, it is well worth that effort for so many patients living with chronic illnesses.
@jacke71310, we're so glad you've joined this group, and thank you for sharing the information. How may the Connect community help you?