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How are stem cell transplants used?
Physicians use stem cell transplants to treat many diseases that damage or destroy bone marrow, found in the soft fatty tissue inside the bones. Examples of these diseases are leukemia and multiple...
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Who are stem cell transplants safe for?
It once was thought that stem cell transplants were not safe in patients over age 60, but new research shows that elderly patients can safely receive stem cells from donors.
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Who is ineligible for a stem cell transplant?
may not be recommended for some patients, including those with heart, kidney, or lung disorders. If the patient has an aggressive cancer that has spread throughout the body, he or she may not be...
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What is the home care of a stem cell patient?
patients usually must be closely monitored, be careful not to risk infection, and may be anemic and sleep most of the time. They may receive antibiotics to prevent infection and will receive specific...
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Why stem cell are called stem cells?
The stem of a plant is full of undifferentiated cells. Thus the name stem cells.