From a patient's perspective, it is important to know the outcomes of clinical trials as well as some of the basic or preclinical data that support this therapy in humans.

To find the latest information about research on a specific disease, visit the PubMed.gov website. There you can search for "adult stem cell" and the condition you wish to learn more about. Here is an example search about stroke. Using PubMed will give you access to the latest research about how effective stem cell treatments are.

If you need help using PubMed, here is an FAQ with tips and resources. For more in-depth help, the PubMed Tutorials will guide you through advanced searching.