Cord Blood Stem Cells used in Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Results of the latest study by Dr Joanne Kurtzberg give new hope to Cerebral Palsy sufferers, through use of cord blood stem cells.

The latest highly anticipated study by Dr Joanne Kurtzberg, Duke University, into the use of cord blood stem cells for the treatment of Cerebral Palsy in young children has given very promising results. The study, published in peer reviewed STEM CELLS TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, suggest that an IV infusion of cord blood stem cells improves whole brain connectivity and motor function in young children with Cerebral Palsy.

Umbilical Cord Stem Cells: A Possible Heart Disease Cure

A new study in Circulation Research by the American Heart Association shows that umbilical cord stem cells could be used to treat heart disease.

Stem cells used to treat MS

A new clinical trial has recently been launched which assesses the use of autologous haematopoietic stem cells, like those found in umbilical cord blood, can be used to treat multiple sclerosis [MS]

New clinical trial launched for the treatment of osteoarthritis using stem cells

A new clinical trial has been launched in the EU which investigates the use of fatty tissue stem cells to treat the painful and presently incurable disease; osteoarthritis.

New clinical trial launched for the treatment of paediatric strokes

An exciting new clinical trial has just been announced in America. This innovative new research project aims to investigate the potential use of cord blood stem cells in the treatment of paediatric strokes.