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A Stem-Cell-Based Drug Gets Approval in Canada
Prochymal, developed by Osiris Therapeutics, is a preparation of mesenchymal stem cells, which are obtained from the bone marrow of healthy young adult donors.
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Rare Genetic Mutations May Underpin Diseases
Because the mutations are so rare, costly studies involving large numbers of patients would be needed to identify their role in each disease.
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Well: Life, Interrupted: Hope Is My New Address
I've left the isolation of the hospital after my bone marrow transplant and no longer need to be connected to IVs around the clock. I'm enjoying my freedom, but cancer continues to dictate my choices, writes Suleika Jaouad.
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Well: Does Facebook Turn People Into Narcissists?
Some research suggests that people who frequently update their Facebook status are more likely to exhibit narcissistic traits, but the social medium of choice for the self-absorbed may actually be Twitter.
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Finding a Match and a Mission, to Help Blacks Battle Cancers
Seun Adebiyi launched Nigeria’s national bone-marrow registry, a potential lifesaver for black cancer patients, after experiencing firsthand the difficulty of finding donors for those of African descent.
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