Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue, Uses for Placenta
We have had many parents getting in touch with us about the impact that COVID-19 may have on banking their baby’s umbilical cord blood during the pandemic. Over the last week or so, we have collected your Frequently Asked Questions about cord blood banking and...
Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood
In an exciting new development within the stem cell field, a man from London has become the second patient in the world to be cured of HIV following a stem cell treatment. Alongside being diagnosed with HIV in 2003, Adam Castillejo was also later diagnosed with...
May 21, 2020 | Blog, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
A 5-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has made significant progress after receiving stem cell therapy using umbilical cord tissue. Gage was diagnosed with ASD at just two years old after there were some indications that there may be a problem –...
Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
According to a recent study, a critically ill patient infected with the new coronavirus has made an astounding recovery after receiving umbilical cord stem cell therapy. What does the study say? After contracting COVID-19, the 65-year-old woman was reportedly...
Mar 10, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
The outbreak of a new coronavirus, COVID-19, has prompted many expectant parents to wonder whether it can pass from mother to child during pregnancy. Until recently, limited information was available regarding the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their...
Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) a “public health emergency of international concern”. With the number of cases continuing to increase and no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment currently available, finding a safe and...