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Sweet 16 and counting for stem cell clinical trial

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Dr. Judy Shizuru: Photo courtesy Jasper Therapeutics Over the years the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has invested a lot in helping children born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a fatal immune disorder. And we have seen great results with some researchers reporting a 95 percent success rate in curing these children. Now there’s … Continue reading Sweet 16 and counting for stem cell clinical trial

How a health tech company is using virtual reality to treat stem cell patients 

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THIS BLOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO CAST Photo: Jessica Lewis Virtual reality may soon be used to treat cancer patients who are recovering from stem cell procedures.   Healthcare technology company Rocket VR Health—in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital—is developing a virtual reality (VR) therapy that intends to enhance the quality of life of … Continue reading How a health tech company is using virtual reality to treat stem cell patients