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 Copy
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 […]
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 […]
Cord Blood Transplant Vs Bone Marrow In Study
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 […]
Eczema Trial: Cord Blood A New Therapy?
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 […]
Cystic Fibrosis – is cord blood the answer?
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 […]
MS Stem Cell Therapy Could be Key to Cure.
Pioneering MS Stem Cell Therapy Decades ago, while working as a Fellow at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Richard Burt noticed that the leukaemia patients he was helping to treat had lost their protection to childhood illnesses and needed to be “re-vaccinated”. Cells had been impacted by the cancer treatment and had lost their “memory” of the […]
Cord Blood Injections To Prevent Diabetes?
Isla Robinson: Girl makes history by being injected with blood from umbilical cord in bid to prevent diabetes Isla Robinson’s umbilical cord blood was stored at birth and is now being used in a pioneering study with researchers hoping that it could lead to a major breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes. Speaking to smh.com, […]
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, also known as HLHS, is a rare congenital heart defect. When an illness or disability is described as congenital it means that it has been present since birth. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is one such abnormality which occurs because of incorrect development of the heart before birth. Babies born with HLHS […]
Scleroderma: In The Spotlight
February is Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Awareness Month. This week we’re asking “what is scleroderma?” and “can stem cells help?” Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Raynaud’s is a condition which is commonly associated with scleroderma although the two aren’t exclusive to one another; Raynaud’s can be present with other conditions. Most commonly affecting the extremities of the body […]
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