Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)

Treatment of a patient with severe Multiple Sclerosis

Mr. I. B., was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, manifesting symptoms of Progressive Refractory Disease, some 5 years ago. His condition deteriorated rapidly and 2 years ago he was bound to a wheelchair, practically incapable of moving, preparing for the worst. The MS disease is related to the autoimmune system. Therefore, the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit of the Hadassah Medical center took the case and decided to use the BMT procedure to treat this patient. Usually, in the treatment of this affection, healthy marrow cells

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The experience of a prolific and famous writer fighting Leukemia

The experience of a prolific and famous writer fighting Leukemia

Robert Slater (65, married + 3) is a prolific and well known American writer. He was born in New York City and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966, where he majored in political science. He received a masters of science degree in international relations from the London School of Economics in 1967. He worked for UPI and Time Magazine for many years, in both the United States and the Middle East. Slater authored and/or co-authored many books on distinguished personalities, among

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A former Police Officer in battle against AML

A former Police Officer in battle against AML

Police Brig. Gen.(Ret.) S.T. (63) is a former police officer, expert in police computer systems and specifically in personal identification. Since he retired from the Police, he’s led a very active professional activity, as an advisor and entrepreneur. About 3 years ago, while travelling abroad, he felt so tired he could hardly walk. When he came back, the tests ordered by his physician found his hemoglobin was extremely low – and the white cells count extremely high. He was diagnosed with MDS (Myelodysplastic syndrome), a

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