by Cells4Life Middle East | Jun 7, 2019 | Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Stem Cells
In previous decades, the umbilical cord connecting the baby to the placenta was typically cut and discarded as medical waste. This has changed thanks to researchers discovering that umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells. Many parents, doctors, and...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Apr 2, 2019 | Cord Blood Stem Cells
Research into the use of cord blood stem cells continues to move at a rapid pace. There are exciting new discoveries being made on a weekly basis — many of which could completely change how certain conditions are treated. To help you understand the ramifications of...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Dec 28, 2018 | Cord Blood Stem Cells, Stem Cell News
A recent survey from the World Health Organisation found that Ischaemic heart disease and stroke remain the world’s biggest killers, causing an estimated 15.2 million deaths in 2016. These two diseases have now been the world’s leading cause of death for more...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Nov 2, 2018 | Cord Blood Stem Cells, Stem Cell News
A recent study performed by researchers in Colombia used stem cells from umbilical cord blood to repair cleft palates in children. The results of the trial were successful and may lead to a treatment that replaces the need for bone grafts in children with this...
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jul 16, 2018 | Cord Blood Stem Cells, Stem Cell News
Researchers in Singapore are about to test a new cord blood transplant technique which will help treat patients with certain forms of blood cancer. The technique could lower the risk of infection after a transplant and increase the patient’s chances of survival....
by Cells4Life Middle East | Jun 16, 2018 | Cord Blood Stem Cells
As the world’s leading cause of blindness, cataracts are responsible for approximately 42% of blindness. Primarily affecting those over the age of 65, cataracts can be found in people of all ages, and as part of cataract awareness month, we’re going to look at 7 facts...
