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 8, 2018 | Blog, News, Stem Cell News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Umbilical cord stem cells could help to repair bone and tissue for babies born with a cleft palate. Researchers at Hospital De San Jose in Bogota, Colombia, tested cord blood stem cells on nine children in their trial. Results suggested that full recovery is possible....
Oct 5, 2018 | Stem Cell News, Blog, News, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
In 1988, an international team of doctors came together to perform the first ever cord blood transplant on a five-year-old boy. On the 30th anniversary of his surgery, Cells4Life takes a look at the past, present and future of stem cell science. 30 years ago,...
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...
Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Case Studies, Uses for Cord Blood, Uses for Cord Tissue
Duke University in North Carolina has been at the centre of some of the most exciting trials relating to the treatment of neurological conditions. Such has been the success of their safety and efficacy clinical trials, they are now able to offer cord blood therapy to...
