Posts Tagged ‘CordBank NZ’
How does cord blood help autism?
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Blood to Improve Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder In this interview, Dr Joanne Kurtzberg explains how cord blood is being used in a Stage 2 clinical trial for autism and her hopes for the future. Joanne Kurtzberg is an internationally renowned expert in pediatric…
Read MoreNew cord blood trial for spinal injury
New cord blood trial for spinal injury A clinical trial, using cord blood, lithium and physical therapy to treat the most severe forms of spinal cord injury has been given the green light from the FDA. The experimental treatment does not cure paralysis but is the first to help people with complete chronic spinal…
Read MoreWhy did Laura McGoldrick and Martin Guptil decide to bank their baby’s cord blood stem cells at birth?
Why did Laura McGoldrick and Martin Guptil decide to bank their baby’s cord blood stem cells at birth? “The reason my husband and I decided to do the cord blood banking was that it was a type of life insurance for your child.” “It just seemed like yeah of course why wouldn’t you…
Read MoreWhy save your baby’s cord blood with CordBank
Why Buyanna saved her baby’s cord blood… “We decided to store our daughter’s cord blood as an insurance policy against the unexpected in life, and who knows it might even help us with science developing further!” Learn why saving your baby’s cord blood could save your baby’s life https://bit.ly/2VKclwu
Read MoreWhat is cord blood – the basics
WHAT IS CORD BLOOD? Cord blood is the blood remaining in your baby’s umbilical cord following birth. These stem cells can repair damaged tissues and are being used right now for thousands of patients. Everyday lives are being saved with a cord blood transplant. WHY IS CORD BLOOD SO PRECIOUS? Your baby’s cord blood provides a rich source of stem cells that…
Read MoreBlood test to predict preterm birth?
New results from a multicenter study show that proteins found in first-trimester blood samples may provide important clues about the risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
Read MoreKeeping cord blood for the long term
Science shows that the odd of needing stem cells treatments increase with age. But how long do stored stem cells last? The answer is indefinitely. Cord blood stem cells don’t have an expiry date and the chance of needing to use them increases with age. According to Frances Verter, the founder of the international independent…
Read MoreThinking ahead paid off for Barrett family
When 9-year-old Barrett Ross was born, his parents chose to save the blood from his umbilical cord – ignoring the genetic counselor who told them there was no need for the expense. There was nothing in the family’s background to indicate potential disease for the newborn, the counselor told the new parents. (Uninformed advice that…
Read MoreSign up to bank your baby’s cord blood with CordBank in NZ for $750.00
Expectant parents can now sign up with CordBank for $750.00 and receive their baby’s special cord blood collection kit within 3 working days. Families with one or more children registered with CordBank can get their collection kit for the discounted sibling rate of $550.00. Parents (or grandparents) can choose to pay the $2,000 balance, which covers the medical testing, processing and 1st year’s…
Read MoreRemarkable Results for Boy With Cerebral Palsy After Cord Blood Treatment
November 24, 2007 Toddler Dallas saw improvement in his physical cerebral palsy symptoms very quickly after receiving an experimental treatment using stem cells obtained from his own umbilical cord blood. Watch the news story: {Remarkable Results for Boy with Cerebral Palsy after Cord Blood Treatment}
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