Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net loss	$ (17,176,644)	$ (9,276,601)	$ (43,776,220)	$ (26,766,572)
Available for sale securities - net unrealized (loss) gain	(886)	0	112	0
Total other comprehensive income	(886)	0	112	0
Comprehensive loss	(17,177,530)	(9,276,601)	(43,776,108)	(26,766,572)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(202,375)	(205,844)	(514,877)	(319,880)
Comprehensive net loss attributable to NeoStem, Inc. common stockholders	$ (16,975,155)	$ (9,070,757)	$ (43,261,231)	$ (26,446,692)