Posts Tagged ‘umbilical’
Thinking ahead paid off for Barrett family
When 9-year-old Barrett Ross was born, his parents chose to save the blood from his umbilical cord – ignoring the genetic counselor who told them there was no need for the expense. There was nothing in the family’s background to indicate potential disease for the newborn, the counselor told the new parents. (Uninformed advice that…
Read MoreAlmost $1 billion invested in cord blood research last year
Over $938 million was invested in using cord blood stem cells to treat a whole host of illnesses and conditions in the US last year. Researchers are confident that these non-controversial stem cells will make a significant difference to the way that diseases and illnesses are treated in the future. Current research shows that stem…
Read MoreIrish parents urged to sue hospital over refusal to collect cord blood
A leading stem cell biologist has urged Irish parents who are refused the right to collect their babies’ umbilical cord blood for storage as future medical use, to sue the hospitals if their children later develop diseases such as cerebral palsy, stroke, and type 1 diabetes which can be treated with cord blood. Professor Colin…
Read MoreExpectant parents in NZ need to know more about cord blood benefits
Expectant parents need to know more about cord blood benefits. The founder of an international website dedicated to cord blood awareness has called for more education amongst expectant parents about cord blood banking, and launched a new information brochure to help spread knowledge. “I want all women to understand why cord blood must be preserved…
Read MoreA very small price to pay say NZ parents of cancer survivor after treatment with her own cord blood
In an article published recently in the Sunday Star-Times, a New Zealand doctor questioned the likelihood of the use and value of cord blood banking. In response, the parents of the child successfully treated with her own cord blood for a neuroblastoma, wrote to the paper to express their concern at the inaccurate information published.…
Read MoreExpat New Zealanders choose to bank in New Zealand while living in Singapore
When Danielle, now living in Singapore with her family, was due to deliver her second baby she was certain of one thing – she wanted her baby’s cord blood stored with CordBank in New Zealand. With the support of our efficient, international couriers, the process was seamless – here’s what the family had to say:…
Read MoreCord Blood May Help Repair Children’s Heart Defects
From Medical News Today: Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may provide the raw material to repair the hearts of thousands of babies born each year with defective heart valves, according to data presented at the recent American Heart Association annual meeting. Cardiologists from the University Hospital of Munich report they are about five years…
Read MoreRemarkable Results for Boy With Cerebral Palsy After Cord Blood Treatment
November 24, 2007 Toddler Dallas saw improvement in his physical cerebral palsy symptoms very quickly after receiving an experimental treatment using stem cells obtained from his own umbilical cord blood. Watch the news story: {Remarkable Results for Boy with Cerebral Palsy after Cord Blood Treatment}
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