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Posted on: 2022-02-21
Stem cell transplantation isn’t a scalable treatment for HIV

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Umbilical cord stem cells can be a cure for HIV; umbilical cord blood should be collected

Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2022-02-16
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Posted on: 2019-01-07
Time article on bone marrow transplant trial for multiple sclerosis treatment mostly accurate but needs more important details and context

“The article contains some inaccuracies and simplifications, but is overall accurate. It is not clear which article and whose scientific data it refers to. Such information should be mentioned in the article. The type of stem cells that were used for the procedure is also unclear. Immune system renewal after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has actually been demonstrated a long time ago…”

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