Aug 14, 2020 | Blog, News, Uses for Cord Blood
A new phase II clinical trial has indicated that umbilical cord blood infusions are safe and are associated with improved social and communication abilities in children with autism. Results from the study show that umbilical cord blood infusion were safe and well...
Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
When it comes to cord blood banking, the different types of processing methods are not always discussed. And as a result, great confusion can often arise from the term ‘processing’. As a parent who is considering banking their baby’s stem cells, it’s important...
Jul 17, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
As we continue with Cord Blood Awareness month, we will reflect on some of the most revolutionary clinical trials using umbilical cord blood over the last two decades. Cord blood and brain injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and...
Jul 15, 2020 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood
Researchers have discovered that infusing donated umbilical cord blood has safely and effectively treated 44 children born with various non-cancerous genetic diseases, including sickle cell disease, Thalassemia, Hunter syndrome and Krabbe disease. The study is the...
Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
Cells4Life is proud to announce our membership of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Longevity (APPG). Our aim is to deliver 5 extra years of healthy life expectancy to all British citizens by 2035 while minimising health inequalities. Regenerative medicine will...
Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Throughout July we are celebrating Cord Blood Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness amongst expectant parents about the importance of saving umbilical cord blood, as well as the valuable stem cells that it contains. Each week we will be discussing a different...