On Monday, Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts announced to viewers that she has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic …
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Could Stem-Cell Transplants Help the Japanese Nuclear Workers?
Japanese authorities have proposed the precautionary measure of harvesting and banking stem cells from the bone marrow of workers at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, in order to transplant the cells back into those who may …
Can Mail-In Menstrual Blood Banks Help Save Lives?
Menstruation serves an important purpose, clearing the uterus out monthly in order to prepare the womb for a potential pregnancy. We women understand that, but still, bleeding every month down yonder is no one’s idea of fun. …
A Step Toward Personalized Care of Leukemia Patients
Researchers have discovered gene mutations in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that may help doctors determine which treatments will work best for which patients early on.