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Acute Leukemia
Research Explores the Effects of Stem Cell Source and Patient Age on Stem Cell Transplantation Outcomes
December 26th, 2008
Two studies examining the effects of stem cell source and patient age on stem cell transplantation outcomes will be explored at a press conference taking place on Sunday, December 7, at 8:00 a.m., during the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology in San Francisco, CA. Preliminary results from a study examining a specialized technique for increasing the presence of stem cells in cord blood for transplantation will also be shared during the press conference. "For years, stem cell transplants have been a standard treatment option for many blood cancers and other hematologic conditions," said Armand Keating, MD, moderator of the press conference and...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-12-26)
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