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Low Intensity Bone Marrow Transplantation Looks Promising for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

A new study has found that use of low intensity bone marrow transplantation method shows promising results in patients with sickle cell disease. Myeloablative (use of high-dose chemotherapy or radiation) allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT; receipt of hematopoietic stem cells "bone marrow" from another individual) is curative for children with severe sickle cell disease, but associated toxicity has made the procedure prohibitive for adults. ...

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