Stem Cell Headlines

Cord blood-derived CD133 cells improve cardiac function after myocardial infarction

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
ScienceDaily
Researchers have evaluated the therapeutic potential of purified and expanded CD133  cells human umbilical cord blood (HUCB)-derived in treating myocardial infarction by intramyocardially injecting them into a rat model.

First FDA-approved stem cell trial in pediatric cerebral palsy

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
ScienceDaily
Researchers are conducting the first FDA-approved clinical trial to determine whether an infusion of stem cells from umbilical cord blood can improve the quality of life for children with cerebral palsy.

Bank on it—one day, cord blood will save children’s lives here

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
By Ann DeMatteo
Cryobiologist Patty Reed shows where cord blood cells are stored at LifeLine Cryogenics in Stamford. This liquid nitrogen freezer is kept at minus-196 degrees Celsius. (Brad Horrigan/Register)
I spent a recent morning at LifeLine Cryogenics in Stamford, the only cord blood-banking facility in Connecticut. The private facility is all we’ve got until the General [...]

Cerebral Palsy Stem Cell Trial Begins

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Published on February 16, 2010
by EU News Network
(EUNewsNet.com and OfficialWire)
AUGUSTA, GA
U.S. scientists say they are starting a clinical trial to determine whether stem cells from umbilical cord blood can help children with cerebral palsy. Read the Full Story

Natalie Curry – Cord Blood Saved My Life

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Natalia Agudelo of Elmont is among those who decided to bank her child’s cord blood after birth; cord blood from the births of her two sons is safely stored in case of a medical emergency.  

Agudelo said she was fortunate to have a doctor educated in this. “Obstetrician-gynecologists need to be educated since they are the [...]

Growing Body Parts from Stem Cells

Monday, December 14th, 2009
Morley Safer reports on the emerging technology of growing body parts from human stem cells. One of the main goals of researching regenerative medicine is to dramatically reduce the amount of time people spend on organ-transplant lists. A list which some people never make it to the top of.
The report explores the process and potential [...]

Umbilical Cord Blood May Help Build New Heart Valves

Monday, December 14th, 2009
ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2008) — Children with heart defects may someday receive perfectly-matched new heart valves built using stem cells from their umbilical cord blood, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2008.
When infants are born with malfunctioning heart valves that can’t be surgically repaired, they rely on replacements from animal [...]

Cord Blood May Help Repair Children’s Heart Defects

Friday, October 9th, 2009
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…
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Cord blood may preserve insulin levels in children with type 1 diabetes

Friday, September 25th, 2009
Based on the results from a small pilot study performed by researchers at The University of Florida, umbilical cord blood may safely preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
“While this is a relatively small study we can confidently say this is safe, and we have seen metabolic and immunologic changes to [...]

Diseases currently treated with stem cell transplants

Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Currently stem cells from umbilical cord blood can help treat dozens of diseases and conditions. See list on the LIfeLine Cryogenics Cord Blood Banking website.

Cord Blood Stem Cell Breakthroughs – Lung Disease, Kidney and Lupus

Friday, February 27th, 2009
More and more diseases are becoming candidates for stem cell transplants. Lifeline Cyrogenics Cord Blood Banking stores your stems cells in case of medical emergency requiring a stem cell transplant.

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