For which of the following health problems is stem cell transplantation likely to be of therapeutic benefit?
A) Aplastic anemia
B) ?-Thalassemias
C) Chronic disease anemias
D) Secondary polycythemia
Ans: A
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The etiology of aplastic anemia involves depression of the bone marrow, a problem that can sometimes be treated by stem cell transplantation. ?-Thalassemia, polycythemia, and anemias caused by chronic diseases are not amenable to stem cell transplantation.
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