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Eying the Future With Cord Blood Storage
The procedure is not without risks. Cutting the umbilical cord too soon, or too late may cause complications for the newborn - such as anemia, from too much blood being collected in the umbilical cord due to being cut too soon after birth. Stem cells are unique in that they can also turn into other cell types including bone, heart, muscle, nerve, and liver cells. Cord blood stem cells have successfully been used to treat more than 8,000 patients with some 80 known diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers. Research has not conclusively determined that using one's own cells is better than using another's from donation. Most doctors recommend only banking the blood if there is a history of disease. But, some are concerned the blood may already be tainted, and transplanting would not benefit the patient. Finally, it is important to note that at this time, there is no clear cut proof to show that using Cord Blood Registry for a kind of biological insurance is right for everyone. However, the latest scientific data regarding stem cell research is showing great promise. -->
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Article by: RayLam |
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