Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Neurologists in their clinical practice are faced with inquiries about the suitability of stem cell approaches by patients with a variety of acute and chronic (namely neurodegenerative) disorders. The challenge is to provide these patients with accurate information about the scope of stem cell use as well as at the same time, empowering patients with the capacity to make an autonomous decision regarding the use of stem cells.
METHODS: The Indian Academy of Neurology commissioned an Expert Group Meeting to formulate an advisory to practicing neurologists to counsel patients seeking information and advice about stem cell approaches.
CONCLUSIONS: In the course of such counselling, it should be emphasized that the information provided by many lay websites might be unsubstantiated. Besides, standard recommendations for the stem cell research, in particular, the application of several layers of oversight should be strictly adhered in order to ensure safety and ethical use of stem cells in neurological disorders.
METHODS: The Indian Academy of Neurology commissioned an Expert Group Meeting to formulate an advisory to practicing neurologists to counsel patients seeking information and advice about stem cell approaches.
CONCLUSIONS: In the course of such counselling, it should be emphasized that the information provided by many lay websites might be unsubstantiated. Besides, standard recommendations for the stem cell research, in particular, the application of several layers of oversight should be strictly adhered in order to ensure safety and ethical use of stem cells in neurological disorders.
摘要：
背景：神经学家在临床实践中面临着各种急性和慢性（即神经退行性）疾病患者对干细胞方法的适用性的询问。挑战是为这些患者提供有关干细胞使用范围的准确信息，同时，赋予患者自主决定使用干细胞的能力。
方法：印度神经病学学会委托召开专家组会议，为执业神经科医师提供咨询意见，为寻求有关干细胞方法的信息和建议的患者提供咨询。
结论：在此类咨询过程中，应该强调的是，许多非专业网站提供的信息可能没有根据。此外,干细胞研究的标准建议，特别是,应严格遵守多层监督的应用，以确保干细胞在神经系统疾病中的安全和道德使用。
方法：印度神经病学学会委托召开专家组会议，为执业神经科医师提供咨询意见，为寻求有关干细胞方法的信息和建议的患者提供咨询。
结论：在此类咨询过程中，应该强调的是，许多非专业网站提供的信息可能没有根据。此外,干细胞研究的标准建议，特别是,应严格遵守多层监督的应用，以确保干细胞在神经系统疾病中的安全和道德使用。
