Infusions of donor bone marrow cells help children with inherited skin blistering

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Promising results from a trial of a new stem-cell based therapy for a rare and debilitating skin condition have been published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
SOURCE: Pediatrics / Children’s Health News From Medical News Today – Read entire story here.

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