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Stem cell transplant keeps two patients with rare autoimmune disease relapse-free for 15 years

A recent development in medical science has shown that a donor stem cell transplant can keep patients with neuromyelitis optica, a rare autoimmune disease, relapse-free for up to 15 years without the need for ongoing medication. This finding is significant as it offers early evidence that stem cell transplants may provide long-term disease control in selected cases, potentially changing treatment paradigms for autoimmune disorders. The implications of this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for managing similar diseases.