Researchers using bone marrow for treating Crohn's disease

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Crohn's disease is a poorly understood condition that is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. The condition is not curable, impacts quality of life and manifests with symptoms that come and go. Now researchers at Emory University are exploring the benefits of using a patient's own bone marrow to prevent damage from the disease and prevent Crohn's disease flare-ups.

How bone marrow could help Crohn's disease

The bone marrow therapy is being explored in older adolescents and younger adults and is currently being offered only in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

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