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Stem Cells Show Great Potential in the Fight Against MS
Stem cells are the cornerstone treatment in the rapidly developing medical specialty known as regenerative medicine. Can they help to treat multiple sclerosis?
Stem Cell Treatments: What is Available Now, and What Does the Future Hold?
Stem cell treatments are nothing new, but the way stem cells are being used is revolutionizing medicine every day. What's available now and where will we go?
Cord Blood Transplants Led to Fewer Infections
Discover how cord blood transplants have led to fewer infections and future hospitalizations for patients.
Can Cord Blood Be Used for Siblings?
By banking your newborn’s cord blood, you could be storing a treatment not just for them, but for their siblings.
Hodgkin Lymphoma & Stem Cell Treatments
Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma, current treatments, and the promise of umbilical cord units as a potential treatment option.
What The Maternal Blood Draw Is And When To Do It
The Maternal Blood Draw is a sample of the mother’s blood that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all cord blood banking companies to obtain.
The Founding Fathers of Cord Blood Banking: Dr. Hal Broxmeyer, Dr. Robert A. Dracker and Martin Smithmyer
Let's learn about the history of cord blood banking and who we can thank for years of development. From the first founding father, to the founder of Americord.
Comprehensive Guide to Stem Cell Transplants in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is distinguished by an overproduction of white blood cells. This rare disease has recent potential with cord blood treatment.
Cord Blood Banking & Living Abroad: Why Americord is the Best Choice
At Americord, we strive to make cord blood storage and banking as easy as possible with policies that address clients’ real life situations.