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Infographic showing how an HLA mismatch increases the risk of severe aGVHD after cord blood transplantation.
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Japanese Study Identifies Genetic Mismatch That Triples Risk of Life-Threatening Complications After Cord Blood Transplant

Michael Gwarisa

Michael Gwarisa More than 7,400 patients in Japan have contributed to a breakthrough study identifying a hidden genetic mismatch that significantly increases the risk of life-threatening immune complications after umbilical cord blood transplantation. The research, led by Associate Professor Takakazu Kawase of Fujita Health University and the Japanese Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (JSTCT)

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Restless leg syndrome may increase Parkinson’s disease risk, study finds

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeTrusted Source, restless leg syndrome “is a neurological condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs.” The condition impacts 7-10%Trusted Source of people in the U.S. The relationship between Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is an area of ongoing research. A study recently published in JAMA Network OpenTrusted Source found

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