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Cord Blood Banking Comparison: Cryo-Cell vs. Americord

This cord blood banking comparison between Cryo-Cell and Americord will open your eyes to the differences in quality, innovation, and value.

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Three Trimesters of Pregnancy: Fetal Development Milestones

Your babies growth journey is the most fascinating part of pregnancy. Let's explore growth, trimester by trimester.

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Cord Blood HSCs Can Treat Acquired Hearing Loss

In this clinical trial, hearing loss was treated using cord blood stem cells. Acquired hearing loss occurs in amoung 15% of school-aged children.

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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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