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The Medicine Maker / Issues / 2026 / June / Stem Cells More Cost-Effective than Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
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Stem Cells More Cost-Effective than Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers found gene therapy produced the highest modeled health benefit, but haploidentical stem cell transplantation offered better value at current prices

06/16/2026 2 min read News

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