Cord blood stem cells

Hi there, hope you got some time to relax and have a look at these stories that have made it to the headlines this week.

Rod Carew Advocates Stem Cell Banking (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
With Fathers Day coming up this weekend, a dad who is well-known here in Minnesota is spreading the word about protecting the health of children. On Monday, I talked to former Minnesota Twins player and Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew about his current mission. Video: Angela Davis Reports More Health News (Read More)

Umbilical cord best treatment for childhood leukaemia (Guardian Unlimited)
Umbilical cord blood is more successful at treating childhood leukaemia than the standard treatment of bone marrow transplant, researchers said today. (Read More)

Cord Blood America Continues to Reduce Debt (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Cord Blood America, Inc. , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and internationally, today announced that the family of Matthew Schissler, CEO, has loaned the Company $223,500, through an arrangement involving a third party, to reduce debt. (Read More)

Study bolsters case for cord blood (San Antonio Express-News)
A new study shows that blood from a baby's umbilical cord, when transplanted, may offer better outcomes for patients than bone marrow transplants. (Read More)

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