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St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad

St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatment outside the Netherlands, and the hospitals aim to gather data on their outcomes. This initiative seeks to better understand the experiences of patients who pursue medical options not currently standard in Dutch practice.

Technology Health Amsterdam Netherlands

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Jetten maneuvers through fierce debate with cheap train ticket promise and soothing words

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