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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Storm Newton

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

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Hundreds of adults with a severe inherited blood disorder could benefit from stem cell transplants to cure their condition under new guidelines by the NHS.

Officials said the treatment for thalassaemia – which was previously only available to children – would mean patients no longer require lifelong blood transfusions.

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