Posts Tagged ‘midwives’
Cord blood shows more promise in Stage 2 diabetic trial
The second stage of an innovative trial using cord blood to treat children with Type 1 diabetes is now underway at the University of Florida College of Medicine. In this phase 2 study the investigators are trying to see if a single intravenous infusion of autologous (self) cord blood cells followed by 1 year of…
Read MoreOnline training praised by midwives and doctors
To make it even easier for midwives and doctors to collect your family’s cord blood, we recently made the training video – that shows them the steps to follow – available online. It’s been a big hit – here are some of the comments they sent in “A brilliant video. It is useful having the…
Read MoreExpat New Zealanders choose to bank in New Zealand while living in Singapore
When Danielle, now living in Singapore with her family, was due to deliver her second baby she was certain of one thing – she wanted her baby’s cord blood stored with CordBank in New Zealand. With the support of our efficient, international couriers, the process was seamless – here’s what the family had to say:…
Read MoreCord Blood May Help Repair Children’s Heart Defects
From Medical News Today: Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may provide the raw material to repair the hearts of thousands of babies born each year with defective heart valves, according to data presented at the recent American Heart Association annual meeting. Cardiologists from the University Hospital of Munich report they are about five years…
Read MoreMother Discusses Cord Blood Treatment For Cerebral Palsy with Paul Holmes
When Ryan Schneider was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, it was a tough time for his mother Mary. But amongst all the stress and sadness, Mary also thought of something hopeful. She had banked Ryan’s umbilical cord blood when he was born. {Schneider}
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