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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Medicine

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Adults with thalassaemia can now benefit from stem cell transplants to cure their condition, previously only available to children.
New guidelines recommend making stem cell transplants available to eligible adult patients, with over 600 people set to benefit.
Expanding the availability of stem cell transplants to adults with thalassaemia is a significant step forward in improving their quality of life. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents

Private cord blood banks have grown into a lucrative industry, but the promised medical benefits have not materialized as newer medical advancements are preferred by doctors. [ more ]
Irish Independent
3 months ago
Medicine

'Stem-cell transplant saved my life' - woman praises hospital team four decades after surgery for rare blood cancer

Stem-cell transplants are crucial for treating blood-related cancers and saving lives. [ more ]
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