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PM Modi grants Rs 30 lakh for treatment of girl suffering from aplastic anemia
Agra | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2019 11:06 AM IST
Aplastic anaemia is a condition that occurs when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. Aplastic anemia leaves a person at higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.
London HIV patient becomes second person to be cured of AIDS
London | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2019 09:00 AM IST
The case is a proof of the concept that scientists will one day be able to end AIDS, the doctors said, but does not mean a cure for HIV has been found.
Stem cell registry to help fight blood disorders
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rhythma Kaul
UPDATED ON FEB 26, 2019 11:35 PM IST
The government is setting up a National Stem Cell Registry to create an India-specific bone-marrow donor database for treatment of life-threatening blood disorders such as blood cancer, thalassaemia, sickle-cell anaemia and haemophilia.
‘Butterfly baby’ awaits test results to treat skin disorder
Hindustan Times | By Sadaguru Pandit, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 17, 2018 12:06 AM IST
4-year-old Oma’s disorder makes his skin peel off; bone marrow transplant may help
‘My daughter’s transplant led to complications; I need Rs. 25 lakh more’
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2018 10:53 AM IST
Mother of 3.5-year-old seeks funds to cover the steep cost of her treatment. Read on to know how your contribution can make a significant difference to their lives.
A dose of art therapy can ease pain and anxiety in cancer patients
Hindustan Times | By Soma Das
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2018 11:57 AM IST
Art therapy may help cancer patients overcome their pain and anxiety, and feel better, finds this new study.
Parents of thalassemic children cry foul over haplo stem cell transplant
Hindustan Times, Patna | By Ruchir Kumar, Patna
PUBLISHED ON APR 04, 2018 08:15 PM IST
The health ministry, in response to an RTI query by a Patna-based businessman, said it did not approve or grant recognition to the haplo stem cell transplant for thalassemia affected children. Yet, a Jaipur hospital continues to do it, with a doctor claiming that bone marrow transplant does not require permission as it does not come under the organ transplantation Act.