BSC2347 | General Education in Education - Rasmussen university
QUESTION 20
In your own words, briefly describe how thalassemia is related to Elsa’s failure to thrive. Path: pWords:0 1 points Module 02 Discussion - Heart Disease According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths, even though CVD is largely preventable. Recently, various studies have shown promise with stem cell therapy treating heart disease. Research stem cell therapy in the treatment of heart disease and the possible promises it has as a therapy. In your post, address the following questions.
- Should
science and healthcare professionals pursue this a treatment option for heart disease? Why or why not?
- What
obstacles and issues would scientists need to overcome in order for stem cell therapy to become a mainstream treatment for heart disease?
- Which
types of CVD could be treated with stem cell therapy?
- What
kind of financial/societal impacts would stem cell therapy have on the healthcare system? Reference