A study published in Bone Marrow Transplant has shown that cord blood performs better than bone marrow three years post-transplant. Cord Blood Transplant Vs Bone Marrow: The Study The study at University of Colorado Cancer Center compared stem cell transplant outcomes in leukaemia patients between 2009 and 2014. Researchers looked at the incidence of chronic […]
The umbilical cord connects the mother to her unborn baby through pregnancy until shortly after birth. It sustains the baby with nutrients and takes away waste but that’s not all that is special about the umbilical cord. Here 5 facts about umbilical cords. The Umbilical Cord Is A Part Of Your Baby At the moment […]
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition. Crusty, dry and red patches on the skin which show signs of irritation are a typical symptom of eczema. Atopic dermatitis accounts for 30% of all dermatological conditions seen in general practice – a number which is rising [1]. Many cases of eczema can be treated […]
Stem cells are big news, it seems like almost every day a new discovery or scientific breakthrough has been discovered with them. But what exactly are stem cells and what makes cord blood stem cells so special? What are stem cells? A stem cell is an unspecialised cell which is able to replicate itself or […]
Today marks the beginning of Cord Blood Awareness Month 2016. It’s the perfect time to debunk some misconceptions surrounding cord blood banking in multiple and twin pregnancies. Can I donate my babies’ umbilical cord blood if I’m having twins? Yes. Currently only Anthony Nolan accept cord blood donations from twin pregnancies. Unfortunately this greatly reduces […]
MS Stem Cell Trial: Complete Remission After Transplant A recent ms stem cell trial has been the first in the world to show complete long-term remission of ms. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which is caused by the immune system attacking the body. In MS the immune system attacks the myelin sheath on the nerves of the […]
It’s National Cancer Survivors Day this Sunday, June 5th and we’re highlighting the important role cord blood and stem cells have played in helping increasing numbers of people survive cancer. Cancer comes in many forms and in days gone by a cancer diagnosis was almost certainly terminal. Thankfully, medicine has advanced and today there are […]
What is cystic fibrosis and could cord blood help those with this life-limiting illness? Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which affects the lungs and digestive system. Both parents must be carriers of the faulty gene which causes cystic fibrosis in order for a child to be born with the condition. When both parents carry […]
Baby Matilda was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Manchester where her umbilical cord blood was donated to Anthony Nolan making her a “Born Lifesaver”. When Catherine Martin and Paul Hickey were given the chance to donate their baby’s cord blood at birth they seized the opportunity. Matilda’s dad, Paul, is a nurse at Manchester […]
You’ve chosen to bank your baby’s stem cells because you understand how important they could be for their long term health. They may even save their life. However, you may still need more information about how to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime investment. We spoke to Dr Jeff Drew, Chief Science Officer at Cells4Life, […]
