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National Cancer Survivors Day
It’s National Cancer Survivors Day this Sunday, June 5th and we’re highlighting the important role cord blood and stem cells have played in helping increasing numbers of people survive cancer. Cancer...
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MS Stem Cell Trial in Transplant Breakthrough
MS Stem Cell Trial: Complete Remission After Transplant A recent ms stem cell trial has been the first in the world to show complete long-term remission of ms. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune...
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Twins and Cord Blood Banking
Today marks the beginning of Cord Blood Awareness Month 2016. It’s the perfect time to debunk some misconceptions surrounding cord blood banking in multiple and twin pregnancies. Can I donate my...
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Cord Blood Stem Cells: What You Need To Know.
Stem cells are big news, it seems like almost every day a new discovery or scientific breakthrough has been discovered with them. But what exactly are stem cells and what makes cord blood stem cells so...
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Eczema Trial: Cord Blood A New Therapy?
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition. Crusty, dry and red patches on the skin which show signs of irritation are a typical symptom of eczema. Atopic dermatitis accounts...
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5 Facts About Umbilical Cords
The umbilical cord connects the mother to her unborn baby through pregnancy until shortly after birth. It sustains the baby with nutrients and takes away waste but that’s not all that is special about...
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Cord Blood Transplant Vs Bone Marrow In Study
A study published in Bone Marrow Transplant has shown that cord blood performs better than bone marrow three years post-transplant. Cord Blood Transplant Vs Bone Marrow: The Study The study at...
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Stem Cells: What Are They?
For several years now stem cells have been hitting the headlines. It seems every week a new breakthrough, discovery or treatment has been found with these amazing cells. But where do they come from?...
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The History of Cord Blood
The history of cord blood in medicine is relatively brief. However, since its inception in medicine, cord blood has developed into approved therapy in the treatment of over 80 illnesses. Cord blood...
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Jay’s Journey To Duke For Pioneering Trial
Jay’s Journey with Cerebral Palsy Jay Shetty, aged 5 from Wimbledon, London, has had cerebral palsy since suffering a brain injury at birth. A pioneering trial at Duke University aims to be the first...
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