Ill, Older Patients' Cells Grow Into Veins

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LONDON - Scientists reported they have grown new blood vessels with cells from sick older people - the type of patients most likely to need such transplants if the technique is perfected.

The approach, outlined in The Lancet medical journal this week, could be used for heart or other bypass surgery in the elderly, whose veins may not be suitable.

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Ill, Older Patients' Cells Grow Into Veins

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