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Cord Blood for Brain Injury: A Synopsis of the Latest Research

As it stands now, available treatments for neurological injuries are limited in scope. Most therapies are aimed at managing the symptoms of the conditions rather than the underlying causes. There is tremendous interest—and strides being made—in developing stem cell therapies as potential treatments. The use of umbilical cord blood as a source of stem cells for such therapies represents a potential sea change in treatments and results.

Stem Cells Making a Difference in Treating MS

Results from a three year trial involving a combination of high-dose immunosuppressive therapy (HDIT) followed by an autologous stem cell transplant show incredible promise in the treatment of this debilitating disease.

Advances in Cord Blood Expansion and Homing Technologies Enhance the Value of Cord Blood Banking

The most exciting advance in cord blood banking research is the recent discovery of a molecule, UM171, which can dramatically increase the number of stem cells in a cord blood unit. A phase I study is scheduled for December 2014.

Cryo-Cell Is Awarded Cord Blood Banking Industry’s Most Prestigious Quality Accreditation

Cryo-Cell International is the first private cord blood bank in the U.S. to receive The Foundation for the Accreditation for Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation for voluntarily adhering to the most stringent cord blood quality standards set by any internationally recognized, independent accrediting organization.

Adopting a New Cord Blood Processing Technology

This November, Cryo-Cell is embracing a processing technology that results in a superior stem cell sample by:

Depleting more harmful red blood cells
Retaining more desirable stem cells

Red blood cell contamination has been shown to cause serious complications in transplant patients, including renal failure and hemolytic transfusion reactions.

Superior Cord Blood Collection Kit - Quality Comes First

At Cryo-Cell, we are continually evaluating ways to improve the quality of our stem cell products to ensure that our specimens are the best in the industry. We have developed a new and improved kit for collection and transportation of cord blood and tissue that provides up to 30 times the protection from extreme temperatures as compared to other kits currently used in the industry. Stem Cells lose viability and functionality when exposed to extreme temperatures.

Delayed Cord Clamping & Cord Blood Banking Not Mutually Exclusive

Immediate clamping of the umbilical cord is standard practice in most delivery rooms and has been proven safe to both mom and infant. The ideal time for cord clamping has not been established but recommendations have been given, and a decision should be made between the patient and her physician, especially when wanting to bank the baby's cord blood.

Cord Blood Stem Cells May be Future Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

Scientists are hopeful that an effective treatment for cerebral palsy using cord blood stem cells could be on the horizon now that the first results of a Phase 2 study have been published. Promising results will encourage more clinical trials which will make the therapy available to more patients.

Stem Cell Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize

The 2012 Nobel Prize Award in Physiology or Medicine emphasizes the expectation that scientists and physicians have for the potential of using engineered adult stem cells to heal humans.

Cord Tissue Stem Cell Therapy Showing Promise

Umbilical cord tissue is a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells, which are being used to treat tissue injuries and degenerative diseases in FDA-approved clinical trials.

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Cryo-Cell International

The World’s First Cord Blood Bank

Founded in 1989, Cryo-Cell is the world's first family cord blood bank. More than 500,000 parents from 87 countries have entrusted Cryo-Cell (and our affiliates) with their baby’s cord blood collections. Since inception, 100% of our clients’ collections have been successfully viable upon thaw, a statement that no other cord blood bank has made. Cryo-Cell's services include umbilical cord blood and cord tissue banking. Cryo-Cell's industry leading, state-of-the-art laboratory and storage facility are situated adjacent to its corporate headquarters. This proximity allows our executives to directly oversee the daily operation of the most secured, efficient, and technically advanced facility.

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