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I read about a bone marrow transplant for ra .. is it true this new procedure could be considered a cure for ra?
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No: Stem cell transplants are not a cure and are highly experimental and not covered by insurance for ra. There are already extremely effective therapies already available.
Answered 1/8/2014
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