Medcells

	Tell a Friend \| Print this Page

The Facts

Currently there are more than 80 conditions that can be treated by stem cells such as brain tumors, osteoporosis & leukemia.
The first umbilical cord blood transplant was done in 1988. More than 20 years on, the recipient is well and a father in his own right.
Over 20,000 transplants have taken place to date.
Of these 20,000, 70% have been used for Leukemia's and Anemia's.
Approximately 70% of all transplants have been done on siblings.
Single patient analysis have shown amazing results in treating children with Cerebral Palsy by stem cells.

Other examples include:

Blood Malignancies
Lymphoid Malignancies
Thalassemia
Sickle Cell Disease
Multiple Myloma
Genetic Disorders
Immunodeficiency's
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Plasma Cell Leukemia

Stem cell technology is advancing rapidly and increasing research reveals the remarkable properties of these cells.

There are now clinical trials of stem cell therapy in ischemic heart disease which, if successful, would suggest that long-term storage of these cells may be invaluable.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells can be safely stored for many years offering possible future uses in yet unknown fields.

Stem cells are found in the blood of the umbilical cord. They have the unique ability to transform into any kind of cell in the human body.

Currently there are more than 80 conditions that can be treated by stem cells such as brain tumors, osteoporosis & leukemia.

The first umbilical cord blood transplant was done in 1988. More than 20 years on, the recipient is well and a father in his own right.