You have full access to this article via your institution. Fig. 1: Graft harvesting undergoes progressive hemodilution throughout the procedure with a contamination risk increasing with the number of ...

The collection or harvesting of bone marrow for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) has been practiced widely since the 1970s [1]. The subsequent demonstration that filgrastim mobilized ...

Bone marrow is the soft, fatty center of some bones in the body. It contains stem cells that become various blood and immune cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Each of ...

In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up inside bone marrow -- the spongy tissue inside large bones where blood cells are produced. Over time, myeloma cells cause damage to bones, kidneys, ...

Bone marrow transplant can be a lifesaver for patients with cancers like leukemia or lymphoma or for people with certain blood or immune system diseases, but it still relies on collection of stem ...

The potentially lifesaving act of gifting bone marrow can be accompanied by uncomfortable side effects to the donor, making it a truly selfless expression of kindness. Recognizing this good will and ...

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