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ViaCord vs. Americord

Let's compare ViaCord and Americord to determine which is the better private cord blood bank for your family.

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2014 Duke University Clinical Trial Shows Promise Treating Cerebral Palsy

Let's look into how a clinical trial at Duke University is testing the viability of treating Cerebral Palsy with cord blood stem cells.

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Cord Blood Banking vs. Cord Tissue Banking

Discover the difference between banking cord blood verses cord tissue, and how Americord can ensure you have the cells you need for future treatments.

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Harvard Researchers Successfully Expand Cord Blood Stem Cells

In phase 1 of a clinical trial at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), Harvard researchers attempted to expand the stem cells in umbilical cord blood to improve transplant success.

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Acute Myelofibrosis, Can it be Treated with Stem Cells?

Acute myelofibrosis is a rare form of leukemia where progressive scarring, or fibrosis, of the bone marrow impairs its ability to produce blood cells.

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Pregnancy Facts & Statistics: Body Changes, Weight Gain & Age & Fertility

Let's cover some quick facts and stats about pregnancy to keep you informed.

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Severe Aplastic Anemia: What Is It & Treatment Options

Aplastic anemia is a blood disorder where the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood cells. The question is, how can this condition be treated?

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome & Cord Blood Stem Cell Treatment

Mayo Clinic is conducting a study to test whether it is safe to use umbilical cord blood to treat children with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

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Research Shows Cryopreservation Doesn’t Affect MSCs Viability

Read the new research that shows that cryopreservation does not affect the viability of mesenchymal stem cells.

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