A breakthrough immune therapy shows dramatic results in stopping MS progression

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A breakthrough immune therapy shows dramatic results in stopping MS progression

A pioneering stem cell transplant technique is halting the progression of aggressive multiple sclerosis by effectively rebooting the immune system to stop it from attacking the brain.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation offers a revolutionary way to treat multiple sclerosis by clearing out a patient's malfunctioning immune system and rebuilding it from scratch. In clinical trials, this intense procedure stopped the disease from worsening in nearly 73 percent of participants over a five-year period.

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