Sibling Donor vs. Public Bank: Choosing the Right Stem Cell Source for Thalassaemia Treatment

The possibility of a curative stem cell treatment for thalassaemia offers hope to families navigating the complexities of this genetic blood condition that demands ongoing medical attention. Currently, the only successful route to thalassaemia treatment is allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) or a medical procedure where the patient receives healthy blood-forming stem cells from […]

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Know the Basics of Stem Cells – How are Cord Blood Stem Cells Different?

Over the years, stem cell transplantation has been considered promising in treating problems related to several life-threatening diseases and disorders. Diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s and other blood and genetic disorders and immunological deficiencies have seen some hope since the advent of stem cell therapy. But, do you know what exactly are these stem cells and […]

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