This article is about a mixed-race woman who's HIV went into remission after receiving a transplant of stem cells from umbilical cord blood. She was being treated for here leukemia A couple of things about this. As of yet, it has not be announced as a cure, just a remission. Next, her being of mixed-race heritage is medically important. The more factors a person has, the more difficult matching for transplants becomes. Mixed race or distinctive ethnicities can complicate the matter genetically.
Today's St. Patrick's. It's colder here, but at least it's sunny & green. Take care.
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