Friday, 3 May 2013

Physicians to perform cord blood transplant to cure patient with HIV, leukemia

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Cord Blood - Duke Cancer Center - Duke University

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The Power of Cord Blood: A Look at Stem Cells from the Duke Cancer Center

At the heart of a remarkable medical field lies a powerful resource: cord blood. This substance, once routinely discarded, is now recognized for its life-saving potential. According to the Duke Cancer Center, cord blood is a rich source of stem cells, also known as "seed cells."

These stem cells are the body's master builders. They have the unique ability to constantly divide and produce new blood cells, a process that takes place in a healthy body within four to six weeks. While bone marrow is a well-known source of these vital cells, the presence of stem cells in cord blood has opened up new avenues for medical treatment and research.

For more information, visit the Duke Cancer Center's page on Cord Blood.


www.cancer.duke.edu/ccbb/cordblood.asp
o    Cord Blood. Bone marrow contains stem cells (or seed cells) which divide constantly and produce new blood cells within 4-6 weeks. Stem cells are also present ...

Umbilical cord blood | Pregnancy | Get ready for labor | March of ...

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o    Umbilical cord blood is source of stem cells. Stem cells can be used to treat various disorders. Parents can choose whether to store their baby's cord blood.

Banking your baby's cord blood: An overview | BabyCenter

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o    Find out how cord blood banking is done, why you might want to bank your baby's cord blood, and your options for public and private cord blood storage.