Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Systemic Sclerosis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• A meta-analysis comparing autologous HSCT to immunosuppression in system sclerosis• Transplantation is associated with a reduction in overall mortality• Transplantation is associated with an improvement in skin thickness, lung function, and quality of life• Autologous SCT is a Disease-Modi fying Anti-Rheumatic Treatment for systemic sclerosis

Source: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation - February 3, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Roni Shouval, Nadav Furie, Pia Raanani, Arnon Nagler, Anat Gafter-Gvili Source Type: research