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31st August 2009
The importance of cord blood stem cells has really grown over the years as stem cell therapies have started to develop. This development has been helped by recent researches that showed that the cells coming from an organ in the human body can actually tr... Read >
Author: Don REV15th August 2009
The isolation of human embryonic stem cell lines in recent years has really generated a vast excitement among scientists and other people about the possibility of producing quantities of transplantable beta cells.
Since then, more and more people have ... Read >
Author: Don REV25th August 2008
Cord blood is nothing but the blood which is found in the umbilical cord of a baby just after the baby’s birth. It’s been clinically proved that this particular blood is a rich source of stem cells, which generate the blood cells in our human body.
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Author: Melvin23rd August 2008
Insure a safer life with Umbilical Cord Blood
Cord Blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord immediately after the birth of a baby. The Umbilical cord blood which was previously discarded after birth has emerged as an alternative source o... Read >
Author: Melvin22nd August 2008
The cord Blood which was discarded soon after the birth of a baby is regarded as a life saving device for the future generations of a family. It has thereby become imperative to save this cord blood which is rich in stem cells necessary for the treatment ... Read >
Author: Melvin22nd August 2008
Cord Blood Collection Made Simple
The human blood that seeps out of the placenta after the birth of the baby is termed as “Umbilical Cord Blood” in Medical terminology. The Umbilical Cord is rich in Stem Cells. The umbilical cord has vast quantities ... Read >
Author: Melvin12th August 2008
Cord blood is a relatively new biological research area focused on the umbilical cord blood collected at birth from a new born.
Because the research being conducted is so new, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is closely involved and reported to by... Read >
Author: Melvin29th July 2008
Realizing the importance of collecting cord blood is not difficult: life saving cells, that are considered the beginning of all major blood cells, are abundant within the umbilical cord of a newborn.
By collecting, and storing these “beginning” blo... Read >
Author: Melvin21st February 2008
Cord blood collection is gaining popularity in vigor with every passing year. Its importance is no longer hidden to today’s knowledgeable generation of parents. With stem cells research getting more advanced, the utility of umbilical cord blood is no lo... Read >
Author: apurva19th February 2008
Cord blood collection is gaining popularity in vigor with every passing year. Its importance is no longer hidden to today’s knowledgeable generation of parents. With stem cells research getting more advanced, the utility of umbilical cord blood is no ... Read >
Author: apurva25th July 2007
Inadequate knowledge about cord blood collection, processing and cord blood storage is pushing many new parents away from donating their babies’ cord blood cells. Hence, comprehensive information on steps of collection, processing and storage of cord bl... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Cord blood stem cell collection is a necessary act, but not routine in delivery rooms. Expectant parents are recommended to plan for cord blood donation early since nearly 50% of the vaginal child deliveries take place before the scheduled date. In such c... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
With the discovery of the stem cells in the umbilical cord, the task of fighting against malignant diseases has been made somewhat easier. The Lifesaving potential found in cord blood has shown to reduce usual risks associated with transplant treatments. ... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Cord blood donation is fast rising in the popularity charts all around the world. Cord blood stem cells are considered as an alternative to bone marrow transplants, as these stem cells have the greater matching potential with the siblings and the parents ... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Many people ask this question about the need and benefit of storing cord blood cells in a cord blood bank at such a high cost. The answer is – the umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells that have the potential to help in the treatment of around 50 s... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
After cord blood collection, the blood is saved in bags or vials; it is taken to the cord blood bank through courier service. Once it reaches the bank, the sample is rendered a unique identification number. Thereafter, the doctors separate the stem cells ... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
With continuous advancements in cord blood researches, expectant parents should give a serious thought to storing blood cells in a cord blood bank. Choose an appropriate and accredited storage center to preserve the valuable stem cells found in the umbili... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Cord blood banking is a newly emergent technology in medical science to use cord blood cells of placenta for treating multiple diseases. This new technology has sparked apprehensiveness among people due to existing misconceptions about cord blood banking.... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Importance of cord blood registry has led to the establishment of many cord blood banks in the US, Canada, UK and other countries. Effectiveness of using cord blood stem cells for treatment of numerous diseases is the reasons why many people are opting to... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
What do cord blood banks do? Well, they collect the umbilical cord blood from the donors, process it, test it, and save the cord blood donated by individuals. Blood drawn from each umbilical cord is cryopreserved (by freezing it) as an independent cord bl... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
This new medical promise of treating diseases through stem cell cord blood banking has drawn the attention of a large mass. However, there are mixed opinions regarding umbilical stem cell cord blood. There are certain issues like ethics, racial groups, fa... Read >
Author: apurva05th July 2007
Cord blood is the blood which is extracted from the umbilical cord and the placenta after a baby’s birth. It is rich in blood forming cells. These cells are called stem cells. Research has proved that stem cells can be used to effectively treat various ... Read >
Author: apurva03rd July 2007
For years, doctors have discarded the umbilical cord and the placenta after delivery without realizing the immense potential these organs have! Things are changing now, people today are more aware of the latest developments in science and technology and m... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
With rapid advances in research and discovery cord blood banking is a much-discussed topic today. The medical profession acknowledges that saving your baby’s cord blood stem cells in a cord blood bank can save lives and act as “biological insurance”... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Decided on preserving your baby’s cord blood in a cord blood bank? Wondering how it will be done? Will it harm your baby? Here are some questions which every parent comes up with while registering for cord blood collection.
Let us start by answering ... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Cord Blood Banking is one of the hottest trends that have come up in the past decade. Why is cord blood banking is popular?
What is so special about the umbilical cord’s blood?
Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells. This stem c... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Are you planning for cord blood donation? Then, it’s important that you know about the kinds of cord blood banks.
Private Vs. Public Cord Blood Banks
Cord blood banks are mainly of two types, i.e. public cord blood banks and Private Banks. Normal... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Finding a suitable cord blood donor for medical purpose is marked with many issues. In many cases, people are not able to get the perfect match for their medical needs. A large number of people die waiting for a transplant due to this reason. This particu... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
For years, doctors have discarded the umbilical cord and the placenta after delivery without realizing the immense potential these organs have! Things are changing now, people today are more aware of the latest developments in science and technology and m... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Despite the miraculous potential of stem cell cord blood to treat various life-threatening diseases, the public cord blood banks are getting limited donations. Why? There are many reasons for this. The common ones are inadequate equipment, lack of awarene... Read >
Author: apurva02nd May 2007
Umbilical cord blood contains blood-forming cells that can be used to treat life-threatening diseases and conditions. Expectant parents who do not want to store their baby's cord blood for private use can donate it to a cord blood bank. Donated cord blood... Read >
Author: alvin toh01st January 2007
Cord blood stem cells can treat over 75 diseases, immune deficiencies and other conditions. More parents are banking their newborn's cord blood as a medical insurance for the family. Cord blood can either be stored at a private or public cord blood bank.
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Author: alvin toh16th February 2006
Once you have made the decision to invest in your family's future by banking your baby's umbilical cord blood, begin the search for the right cord blood bank. There are numerous cord blood banks all over the country that serve as storage facilities for t... Read >
Author: Lary Mitchel
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