Nov 27, 2018 | Blog, Stem Cell News
A new NHS trial has been established to investigate the viability of lung cancer stem cell therapy as a replacement for chemotherapy. The news comes after doctors at University College London (UCL) proved that mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in umbilical cord...
Nov 21, 2018 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood
Cord blood stem cells could cure blood cancer and HIV at the same time, thanks to a new clinical trial run by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington. Scientists at ‘Hutch’ announced their newest project last week, which will see 10...
Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Parents, doctors, nurses and midwives are encouraged to learn more about cord blood stem cells this week as the second ever World Cord Blood Day 2018 takes place. The initiative includes talks and workshops across the globe. They are intended to promote cord blood...
Oct 23, 2018 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
A new study published by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests cord blood could extend the lives of children with Krabbe disease. Research, led by Dr Maria Escolar, showed that cord blood transfusions not only improved life expectancy for patients,...
Oct 19, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Advice
Planning a pregnancy can be overwhelming. There is a lot to prepare before baby’s big arrival, and it is easy to balk at what can seem like a never-ending list of things to do. Fortunately, writing a birth plan can get everyone up to speed in seconds – from your...
Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Stem Cell News
The results from a small-scale study in Florida, USA offer hope that hearing loss may soon be reversible thanks to the power of cord blood stem cells. Earlier this year, doctors at Florida Children’s Hospital treated children with their own stem cell samples to great...
Reprogrammed Stem Cells Could Bring About Long-Term Cancer Remission
Stem Cell Therapy for Hearing Loss to Begin First In-Human Trial
Could Stem Cells Help Treat Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure?
Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells Show Promise for Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in New Study
Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Eye Drops Could Offer Relief From Dry Eye
