Archive for October, 2008

What is cord blood?

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Cord blood, which is also called “placental blood,” is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth and after the cord is cut. Cord blood is routinely discarded with the placenta and umbilical cord. Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells, which are genetically unique to your [...]

First Match For UMass Memorial's Cord Blood Donations - Boston Channel.com

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

First Match For UMass Memorial's Cord Blood DonationsBoston Channel.com,  USA - Oct 23, 2008This week, she and her colleagues learned that cord blood donated in Worcester was a match for a child with a life-threatening blood disorder in Europe. …

Cell Restoration - Curetoday.com (press release)

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Cell RestorationCuretoday.com (press release), TX - 16 hours agoStem cells from cord blood require less stringent HLA matching, as mismatched cord blood cells are less likely to cause GVHD but retain their ability to …

CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank is Proud to Announce that Cord Blood … - MarketWatch

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank is Proud to Announce that Cord Blood …MarketWatch - Oct 14, 2008ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 14, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Dr. Eliane Gluckman, recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of cord blood stem cell …At Magee, cord blood donations translate into hope Pittsburgh Post GazetteWhat is [...]

Nonprofit foundation raises $400000 for Texas Cord Blood Bank - Bizjournals.com

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Nonprofit foundation raises 0000 for Texas Cord Blood BankBizjournals.com, NC - Oct 6, 2008The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Foundation raised more than 0000 for the Texas Cord Blood Bank over the weekend during its 5th annual Red & White …

Renowned UK Stem Cell Scientist Moves to France: Says UK Too … - Lifesite

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Renowned UK Stem Cell Scientist Moves to France: Says UK Too …Lifesite, PA - Oct 24, 2008The Catholic professor's research on umbilical cord blood and adult stem cells at Newcastle has led him to conclude that the UK is fixated on embryonic stem …

HRSA and NMDP Launch New Related Donor Cord Blood Program - MarketWatch

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

HRSA and NMDP Launch New Related Donor Cord Blood ProgramMarketWatch - Oct 1, 2008MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Patients with a medical condition that could be treated by a cord blood transplant may benefit from a new …

A brief history of historical cord blood - Columbia Missourian

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Columbia Missourian

A brief history of historical cord bloodColumbia Missourian, MO - Oct 17, 20081983: The concept of using umbilical cord blood as an alternative source of stem cells for transplant is proposed. 1988: The first successful cord blood …Family seeks help in China through cord blood stem cell transplant Columbia Missourianall 2 news articles

Seconf Reading of Bill to encouraging cord blood donation - Independent Catholic News

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Seconf Reading of Bill to encouraging cord blood donationIndependent Catholic News, UK - Oct 19, 2008David Burrowes MP was due on Friday to present the second reading of a Bill to Parliament encouraging the donation of umbilical cord blood and for it to be …

Magee-Womens lauds cord-blood program - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Magee-Womens lauds cord-blood programPittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Oct 15, 2008By Allison M. Heinrichs A program at Magee-Womens Hospital that collects stem cell-rich umbilical cord blood, which could be used to treat about 70 diseases …Hospital Hopes To Increase Cord Blood Donations KDKAall 2 news articles