Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Choosing between public and private cord blood banking can be a daunting decision, especially considering that cord blood collection is a once in a lifetime opportunity only possible at birth. A lot of factors will affect your choice – from the costs to the...
Jul 27, 2018 | News, Uses for Cord Tissue
The University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland have announced a trial into the use of cord tissue for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a debilitating and life-shortening form of motor neurone disease. Currently, ALS is untreatable and the majority of...
Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, Uses for Cord Tissue
There are many forms of macular disease affecting eyesight, the most common of which is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In fact, AMD is the leading cause of sight loss in the developed world. And, it is not just the old who are affected, juvenile macular...
Apr 27, 2017 | Blog, News, Uses for Cord Tissue
This month saw publication of the results of a groundbreaking new trial into umbilical cord blood as a potential treatment for autism. The study showed promise, with 75% of children showing an improvement in their condition. The medical centre responsible; Duke...
