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Protesters Gather Outside Harley Street “Clinic” Over Fears of Misleading Stem-Cell Treatments

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Protesters Gather Outside Harley Street “Clinic” Over Fears of Misleading Stem-Cell Treatments Families claim Wellbeing International Foundation uses prestigious address to lend credibility to unproven therapies Harley Street, London — One of Britain’s most trusted medical districts became the scene of anger and anguish this week as a group of patients, families and consumer-rights volunteers staged a peaceful protest outside what they describe as a  “fake clinic”  operated by  Wellbeing International Foundation Ltd . The protest, held outside a rented office suite marketed by the company as part of its “centre for regenerative medicine,” drew passers-by, journalists and concerned locals. Demonstrators held banners reading  “Hope Is Not For Sale” ,  “Families Deserve Truth, Not False Science”  and  “Not All That Shines on Harley Street Is Medicine.” Leaflets distributed by the group alleged that the organisation has  promoted unproven therapies , ...

The Business of False Hope How three “regenerative” brands turned desperate patients into a revenue stream

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  The Business of False Hope How three “regenerative” brands turned desperate patients into a revenue stream By Steven Millard, Investigative Correspondent For families running out of medical options, the word  stem cells  lands like a lifeline. Clinics and “foundations” promise regeneration, repair and relief where mainstream medicine offers only management and palliative care. Behind the glossy science language, however, a very different reality emerges:  unapproved products ,  deceptive advertising , and a business model that converts fear and love into invoices. This investigation looks at three emblematic players: Wellbeing International Foundation Ltd  (Bermuda/UK) Stem Cell Institute of America  and its network of U.S. marketing companies Liveyon LLC , a U.S. distributor whose products triggered a multi-state infection outbreak Together, they sketch a pattern of  unproven interventions sold at high prices , with regulators and watchdogs str...

FALSE HOPE – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SELLING OF BOGUS STEM CELL TREATMENTS

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FALSE HOPE – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SELLING OF BOGUS STEM CELL TREATMENTS Sitting in a smart office on London’s prestigious Harley Street, the patient explains to Dr. Stephen Ray his long list of ailments: a melanoma scar, chronic sports injuries, and diabetes.  The man, desperately seeking answers, listens intently as Ray spins an enticing tale of cutting-edge science. “Our treatment is revolutionary,” he says, leaning in for effect. “It’s not just about fixing what’s wrong—it’s about protecting you from future damage too.” Dr Ray explains his company, Wellbeing International Foundation Ltd (WIFL), use secretions from stem cells called extracellular vesicles (EVs) to heal the body. “We take your blood, send it to our labs in Germany, and put the cells under controlled stress to produce these miraculous EVs,” he says, his tone calm and confident. The price for the cure? £37,000. Dr Ray also claims his company can prevent life-threatening diseases.  “If you think of a diseas...