COVID-19 & umbilical cord stem cells
In recent months, umbilical cord stem cells have been used in clinical trials to treat COVID-19. The results so far have yielded encouraging data.
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Mel Gibson talks umbilical cord stem cells and how they helped his father
A recent podcast between host Joe Rogan and Dr Neil Riordan and Mel Gibson saw an extensive discussion about stem cell treatments available in Panama. Dr Riordan set up the Stem Cell Institute in Panama where they have used stem cell therapy as part of treatment for: Autism Cerebral palsy Heart failure Multiple sclerosis Osteoarthritis […]
FDA gives approval to cord blood therapy for brain injury.
Cord blood has long been established as a treatment for blood disorders such as leukaemia and anaemia – but there has been a growth in its use in regenerative therapies – including brain injury. In fact, when it comes to privately banked cord blood, 82% of samples released for autologous use have been as part […]
Choosing a cord blood bank
As parents there are so many decisions to make, from choosing the perfect buggy to the best brand of nappies. Fortunately, help is at hand quick search on google will bring up a plethora of reviews and forums all packed with advice for the family to be. But what about cord blood banking? In the […]
HTA launches guide for expectant parents.
The Human Tissue Authority have published a cord blood banking guide for parents in the UK. But who are the HTA and why have they created this guide? The Human Tissue Authority The HTA regulate organisations in the UK that remove, store and use human tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, education and training, […]
The Girl Who Beat Cancer With Her Own Cord Blood
France Everall’s story. Cord blood banking was still a relatively new concept when little Frances Everall was born in 2002. Nevertheless, her parents saw the value and the possibilities it could hold for Frances. The Everall’s chose to bank her cord blood at birth. Consequently, it was decision which would chase their lives. When she […]
Childhood Cancer and Cord Blood
Childhood cancer is a parent’s worst nightmare, however, childhood cancer is rare. Additionally, the days where any diagnosis of childhood cancer is a terminal diagnosis are long gone. Today the vast majority of children survive as a result of an improvement in diagnosis and treatments. Especially relevant is the introduction of stem cell transplants. Cord […]
Jay’s Journey To Duke For Pioneering Trial
Jay’s Journey with Cerebral Palsy Jay Shetty, aged 5 from Wimbledon, London, has had cerebral palsy since suffering a brain injury at birth. A pioneering trial at Duke University aims to be the first in the world to treat cerebral palsy with sibling cord blood. Jay is unable to walk or talk and has been […]
The History of Cord Blood
The history of cord blood in medicine is relatively brief. However, since its inception in medicine, cord blood has developed into approved therapy in the treatment of over 80 illnesses. Cord blood is increasingly important in regenerative therapies. Despite this many parents are still unaware of its importance and are unable to make an informed choice […]
Stem Cells: What Are They?
For several years now stem cells have been hitting the headlines. It seems every week a new breakthrough, discovery or treatment has been found with these amazing cells. But where do they come from? And what do they do? What are they? Stem cells are the body’s master cells and they’re the very first cells […]