Feb 11, 2021 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
Former footballer and Ex on the Beach star, Ashley Cain, has recently shared an update on his baby daughter, Azaylia, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia. Cain revealed that after receiving umbilical cord stem cells as part of her ongoing treatment...
Jan 21, 2021 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Placenta
According to new research, an injection of cells from the placenta can ease the pain and other symptoms of arthritis sufferers for up to one year. The new treatment, ReNu, developed by British-US based firm Organogensis, is made from cells of the innermost layer of...
Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
A small study using umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat COVID-19 suggests that these stem cells could significantly improve survival rates and accelerate recovery time for critically ill COVID-19 patients. The study recently published in Stem Cells Translational...
Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Stem Cell News
2020 has been a difficult year. But the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have also helped drive huge leaps forward in medical science. We’ve taken some time to reflect and summarise some of the significant advancements that have been made in the...
Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News
The doctor who treated seven-time World Champion driver, Michael Schumacher with stem cell therapy following his traumatic brain injury is now using the same treatment to help treat coronavirus. Back in June, renowned clinical cardiac surgeon, Professor Philippe...
Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness, we’ve shared 10 facts that you need to know about childhood cancer. We have also discussed how umbilical cord blood can help to treat childhood cancers. We also share the story of 4-year-old, Josh...