Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net loss	$ (13,830,084)	$ (8,864,329)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	0	0
Comprehensive loss	(13,830,084)	(8,864,329)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(148,027)	(63,754)
Comprehensive net loss attributable to NeoStem, Inc. common stockholders	$ (13,682,057)	$ (8,800,575)