Mar 12, 2026 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Placenta
Key details Disabling congenital defect: Spina bifida is a birth defect which causes a baby’s spine to not fully close during development, leaving part of the spinal cord exposed. Even with surgical treatment, this condition can result in disability, impacting...
Feb 19, 2026 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Placenta
Key details High prevalence of injury: Acute radiation dermatitis affects up to 95% of patients undergoing radiotherapy, representing a substantial unmet clinical need.[1] Investigational treatment: A Phase II clinical trial has evaluated a hydrogel containing...
May 22, 2025 | Blog, Neurological Disorders, News, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Placenta
Researchers are investigating a novel placenta-derived stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis, a currently incurable degenerative neurological condition. A recent phase 1 clinical trial, with findings published in Scientific Reports, assessed the safety and...
May 19, 2025 | Blog, News, Skeletal Diseases and Injuries, Stem Cell News, Stem Cell Therapies, Uses for Placenta
As the world population ages, osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative, “wear-and-tear” form of arthritis which most often occurs during middle age and onwards,[1] becomes more common and therefore more burdensome. Knee osteoarthritis, in particular, is a major cause of...
Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, News, Uses for Placenta
After an acid attack that “melted” his left eye, Paul Laskey thought he would lose his sight entirely. Now, a series of amnion grafts from a donated placenta has saved his eye, stabilising it and preventing further damage.[1] A long road to recovery Mr Laskey, from...
Jan 6, 2025 | Blog, News, Uses for Placenta
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,...
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Cord Tissue Stem Cells Enter a Trial for CTE – the Brain Injury Linked to Repeated Head Knocks
Stem Cell Anti-Ageing Trial Launches in China Using Cord Tissue Stem Cells
Could Stem Cell “Particles” Offer a New Way to Treat Chronic Nerve Pain?
The Potential of Stem Cells for Achilles Tendon Repair
