All of you might have heard about
the stem cell research and treatments, right? Being the master cells of human
body, stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into any type of
cell. Even though stem cells are unspecialized, they can produce specialized
cells. Moreover, these master cells have the capability of dividing and
renewing themselves for a prolonged period of time. Such special attributes and
unique features of stem cells offer the vast potential to treat a number of
diseases and disorders. Stem cells can be collected from embryos, bone marrow,
amniotic fluid, teeth, umbilical cord blood, placenta and umbilical cord blood tissue. Though embryonic stem cell harvesting
and research has been surrounded by a lot of ethical, legal and social
controversies, umbilical cord blood
tissue stem cell banking has gained wide acceptance.
Medical researchers and
scientists have been working hard for making the most out of the unique
properties and remarkable benefits of stem cells. New therapeutic applications for these master cells are
discovered every day and that is why the future possibilities of stem cell
therapy looks bright for treating a number of debilitating medical conditions. Currently,
stem cells are used to treat more than 80 diseases which include numerous types
of malignancies, anemia’s, inherited metabolic disorders and deficiencies of
the immune system. With several clinical trials and studies underway,
researchers believe that stem cell treatments and regenerative medicine therapy
can revolutionize the future of medicine.
If you are an expectant parent who
is well aware about the incredible
benefits of stem cells therapies, then you should consider banking your newborn’s cord blood. Harvesting
the umbilical cord blood and tissue is a non-invasive and painless procedure
that poses no harm to the mother or the child. Newborn’s umbilical cord blood banking may prove as a rich source
of life-saving treatment not only for your child but also for your family
members in the future.
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