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Can Umbilical Cord Blood and Tissue Stem Cells Treat Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition with no cure. But new promising research shows treatment with umbilical cord stem cells may improve motor function.

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10 Must-Ask Questions When Comparing Cord Blood Banks

Choosing the best cord blood banking company can feel like a daunting task. You only have one chance to bank these vital cells. Here are top questions to ask.

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Should I Bank Cord Blood, Cord Tissue, and Placenta Tissue?

A newborn’s umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and placental tissue have the power to do so much more than protect your baby in utero. But why bank all three?

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Postpartum Nutrition: How Proper Diet Can Help with Postpartum Depression

Discover ways that postpartum mothers can utilize their diet to alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression.

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Breaking News: First Person to be Cured of HIV Using Cord Blood Stem Cells

A woman of mixed race is the first to be cured of HIV using a cord blood derived stem cell treatment.

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Should I Bank Each of My Child’s Stem Cells?

By banking each child’s newborn stem cells, you could be storing life-saving cells not only for them, but also their siblings.

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The Odds of Finding a Multiracial Match in a Public Cord Blood Bank

Finding a stem cell match in a public bank is increasingly difficult for multi-racial Americans: the likelihood of finding a match ranges from 29-79%.

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Placental MSCs Effective Expansion of Cord Blood HSCs

Scientists are looking at ways to increase the number of HSCs outside of the body in order to develop even more effective cellular therapies for all ages.

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What is Placental Tissue 2.0™ Processing?

Americord’s proprietary Placental Tissue 2.0™ processing ensures that multipotent cells are retained, so there is better chance for multiple uses of the tissue.

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