by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 14, 2015 | Stem Cell News
Twin brothers Luis and Kian King’s were born with a deadly disorder that was attacking their nervous system. Thankfully, a stem cell transplant saved the twin boys, giving them a chance at a healthy and happy life. Here is their story. Nine months ago, the two boys...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 13, 2015 | Stem Cell News
In a world-first, a baby in China has received a treatment using cord blood stem cells to combat a rare genetic defect. The 10-month old baby, named Zhao Jiaxin, has just been released from hospital after successfully being treated for an inflammatory bowel condition,...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 12, 2015 | Stem Cell News
2015 has been another exciting year for cord blood stem cell research. Many important stem cell breakthroughs have occurred which could lead to new treatments for a variety of diseases. Here are the top 8 stem cell breakthroughs for 2015. Researchers improve the...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 11, 2015 | Child Parenting Guide
Does your toddler have separation anxiety? Like when you walk out of the room for a while he will start crying, kicking and screaming? Many parents also experienced what you’re going through right now. Your child might be acting that way because for nine months, he...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 10, 2015 | Stem Cell News
New research indicates that combined stem cell therapy may be the key to repairing cardiac damage after a heart attack. The research comes from the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) at the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine. Researchers found...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 9, 2015 | Stem Cell News
A team of highly specialised researchers at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) has successfully carried out the first stem cell transplants in Qatar. The treatments were used to help 2 patients beat myeloma. Myeloma is a form of cancer that...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 7, 2015 | Stem Cell News
New research published in the journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy demonstrates that it may be possible to use mesenchymal stem cells for radiation myelitis treatment. Radiation myelitis is an inflammation of the spinal cord that sometimes occurs after...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 6, 2015 | Stem Cell News
The two most important capabilities of stem cells are their ability to differentiate into various types of cells and their ability to renew themselves. For example, blood stem cell self-renewal allows them to produce new blood cells and power the immune system....
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 4, 2015 | Child Parenting Guide
Juggling grad school, career and a family are likely to be one of the busiest times of your life. This is probably something you already know, but is a good reminder that things will likely only get better from here. Each one of these three activities can be stressful...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 3, 2015 | Stem Cell News
Australian scientists have developed an innovative procedure to regrow skulls with stem cells. A team from Western Australia has managed to regrow sections of the skull using a 3D printer and stem cells. They hope to use the technology to treat patients who need...
