Placenta Saves Man’s Leg From Amputation

Placenta Saves Man’s Leg From Amputation

After a nick caused by a small shard of glass went unnoticed, Canadian Ron Williams developed a deep, infected wound spanning from the heel to the middle of his foot. Even after six months of hospital treatment, the wound wouldn’t heal; if the infection had persisted,...
World Cord Blood Day 2024

World Cord Blood Day 2024

Today marks World Cord Blood Day—a day dedicated to highlighting the medical breakthrough that began 36 years ago, in 1988, with a single transplant. That cord blood transplant opened the door to a new era in medicine. Since then, stem cells from cord blood have...
Placenta Grafts Aid in Facial Reconstruction

Placenta Grafts Aid in Facial Reconstruction

A recent story published by The New York Times has highlighted the life-changing potential placenta holds for the treatment of severe burns and wounds. The story follows Marcella Townsend, who was left unrecognisable by second and third degree burns she suffered after...

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