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‘Stem cell therapy for autism is illegal’: National Medical Commission issues advisory | Today News

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The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued an advisory declaring stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder illegal, aligning with a Supreme Court order. The directive restricts routine use to 32 approved diseases and mandates regulatory compliance for research, citing recommendations from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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“National Medical Commission (NMC) has now issued an advisory declaring stem cell therapy illegal for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in compliance with an order by the Supreme Court.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed through observed and reported behavior; no biological or genetic markers currently allow for a definitive diagnosis. Clinicians base assessments on standard…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnosis_of_autism
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of autism encompasses various conceptual and treatment approaches, with the understanding of autism having been shaped by cultural, scientific, and societal factors. Pathologized or viewed…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 1998, a fraudulent research paper primarily authored by physician Andrew Wakefield, along with twelve other coauthors (titled "Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, …
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“According to the advisory issued on March 25 to all medical colleges, hospitals and registered medical practitioners, stem cell therapy can now be used only for 32 approved diseases.”
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“These include Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Multiple Sclerosis, Thalassemia, Osteopetrosis, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia/Paroxysmal hemoglobinuria, Germ Cell tumours and Myelofibrosis.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML, APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer of the white blood cells. In APL, there is an abnormal accumulation of immature granulocytes called prom…
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“The advisory has been issued based on the recommendations of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).”
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“The move is aimed at cracking down on illegal practices by private clinics in metropolitan and tier-2 cities that claim to treat autism and cerebral palsy using stem cell therapy – reported news wire PTI – citing sources aware of the matter.”
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“The advisory is in compliance with an order by the Supreme Court.”
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“During a hearing on January 30, the Supreme Court delivered a judgment regarding stem cell therapy, following which ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl, on March 10, wrote to NMC Chairman Dr Abhijat Sheth, sharing a list of 32 diseases where stem cell therapyＱ can be used.”
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“Any stem cell treatment not included in the list of standard care indications, or not approved by CDSCO or DHR, shall be deemed illegal and liable to action in accordance with law.”
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“The Supreme Court delivered a judgment on February 3, 2026, regarding the use of stem cell therapy for treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).”
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“Stem cell therapies in routine practice shall be permitted only for disease conditions specified in the list of Union Health Ministry-approved indications as standard care.”
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“Stem cell therapy involving cells that have undergone more than minimal manipulation shall be regulated by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).”
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“Stem cell therapy involving cells that have undergone less than minimal manipulation shall be regulated by the Department of Health Research (DHR).”
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“Clinical trials involving stem cell therapy shall require prior approval from the National Stem Cell Research Regulation Committee, in addition to the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) registered with DHR.”
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“Stem cell research shall be permissible only as part of an approved clinical trial.”
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“Stem cell research must comply with ICMR ethical guidelines, including written informed consent, no cost to the patient, and provision of compensation in case of injury or death.”
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“An advisory shall be issued restricting routine stem cell therapy practice to the approved indications listed in ICMR/DHR/MoHFW guidelines.”
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“Any deviation from the guidelines regarding stem cell therapy shall be liable to regulatory and legal action in accordance with law.”
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