Dr Malik comments on recent stem cell research - London Cardiovascular Clinic LCC

Dr Iqbal Malik of Imperial College NHS Trust and London Cardiovascular Clinic comments on the recently published research in the US describing the increase in heart function with the use of stem cell treatment. The Interview was conducted for BBC world on Tuesday 14th February. Click here for the original work.

Posted on 17 February 2012

Author: LCC

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