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Stem cell therapy

Stem cells are special kinds of cells that everyone has in their body. Stem cells can change into different types of cells. Doctors use stem cell therapy to help treat some diseases and injuries.

In stem cell therapy, doctors take stem cells from a donor or use stem cells that are made in the lab. Then they put those stem cells into your body. The stem cells can help replace cells that are missing or damaged, like if someone breaks their bone or has a disease. That new cell can help the body heal itself, and that's what makes stem cell therapy so special.