New study demonstrates how bone marrow transplant can cure sickle cell disease
Friday, November 7, 2008 - 11:14
in Health & Medicine
A unique approach to bone marrow transplantation pioneered in part by a Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC physician has proven to be the only safe and effective cure for sickle cell disease, according to a new study.
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