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People with a high Body Mass Index can make equally good stem-cell donors as those who are a healthy weight, according to new research.
In the past it was thought very obese people were more likely to experience side-effects after donating, such as bone pain.
But a study of 19 people showed no evidence of side-effects.
The British Bone Marrow Registry and charity Anthony Nolan now say people with a BMI of up to 40 may donate.
Stem cell transplants are used in the treatment of blood cancers including disorders such as leukaemia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27429585
In the past it was thought very obese people were more likely to experience side-effects after donating, such as bone pain.
But a study of 19 people showed no evidence of side-effects.
The British Bone Marrow Registry and charity Anthony Nolan now say people with a BMI of up to 40 may donate.
Stem cell transplants are used in the treatment of blood cancers including disorders such as leukaemia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27429585