Errol was joined in studio by Dr Cherie Daly executive manager and Louis Rehrl managing director of Cryo-Save The Family Stem Cell Bank. They had a very interesting discussion about stem cells, umbilical cord blood – stem cells produce all your blood and immune system cells, umbilical cord stem cells are “neonatal stem cells” and considered to be earlier than “adult stem cells”. They are less mature (less committed) than stem cells found in the bone marrow or organs of adults or children. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Options for collection and storage of baby’s umbilical cord blood at birth. This comprehensive, unbiased video describes choices for collection of umbilical cord blood for donation to public cord blood banks as well as for family use through commercial umbilical cord blood storage banks. This video will help you understand what stem cells are and what are the potential uses for umbilical cord stem cells in the treatment of human diseases. The video also discusses potential uses of mesenchymal cells derived from the umbilical cord and the potential to store a portion of the baby’s umbilical cord at birth. Please go to mdMedia.com for more information. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Aspart of Stork Medical’s effort to help expectant parents make an informed decision in regard to cord blood stem cell storage, this video addresses a frequently asked question of great importance. Stork Medical is a private cord blood stem cell storage company that has been honored twice by the United States Congress with Congressional Tributes from both Democrats and Republicans. It prides itself on helping young parents make a wise and pressue free decision in regard to this sometimes confusing science. Video Rating: 0 / 5
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We are standing at the threshold of a new and exciting medical era-an era of regeneration, rejuvenation, and renewal in which stems cells will set the stage for healing and in some cases, the restoration of injured, diseased, and debilitated tissues and organ. While stem cell therapy is still in its infancy, the field is rich with promise. The debate over the use of embryonic stem cells and the questionable effectiveness of adult stem cells have led many scientists and clinicians to concentrate
In August of 2006 I was struck by a truck while I was on a bicycle. My levels of injuries are L1 & L2 and a slight fractured T8. Consequently I am a complete paraplegic without movement and sensation from the waist down. In 2008 I had umbilical cord stem cells treatments. Within four months of inserting the umbilical cord stem cells into my spinal cord and with regular active assisted exercises, I started to move my legs for the first time since my accident. These cord stem cells come from a healthy baby and mother whereas it does not harm anybody. The treatment was done in Central America in a modern up-to date hospital. The treatments are ongoing, as I need to go back to get more in order to continue improving and regain my bladder and bowel functions. Video Rating: 5 / 5
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