More than 8000 transplants has been done using Cord Blood since the first transplant in 1988.Families know that there is only one opportunity – at birth – to collect these genetically unique stem cells and if not taken, the cord blood is simply discarded.This technology to collect and store newborn’s umbilical cord blood stem cells has only been widely available since late 1995.Currently, thousands of parents are taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For regenerative medicine applications, the child’s own cord blood is required.
Cord Blood preservation is viewed it as a type of “biological insurance” – because these stem cells may be lifesaving to their family, as there are many dieseases cured by cord blood.Families recognize that their baby’s cord blood may offer a lifetime of protection:
- The baby’s cord blood may be used to treat nearly 80 diseases. Stem cells have been used for decades in lifesaving treatments for diseases including leukemia, other cancers, and blood disorders.
- Cord blood stem cells are showing significant potential to treat conditions that have no cure today – like juvenile diabetes and brain injury.
- The baby’s cord blood is immediately available for the family if needed, and faster treatment is always better.
- For use in regenerative medicine therapies using cord blood, the child’s own stem cells are required.
- For treating cancers and blood disorders in transplant medicine, having the family’s own cord blood available may offer significant advantages if ever needed, including fewer complications, improved survival, and a better quality of life without the need for continual anti-rejection medications.
Some families have more defined risk factors, but most families bank for the security of knowing the health benefits that stem cells may someday offer their children, themselves, or other family members.
What is the truth behind the Cord Blood America?
Cord Blood America is a publically traded company and featured in countless news and media coverage.
CBAI has signed a License and Cooperation Agreement for the processing and storage of umbilical cord blood in China with AXM Pharma, Inc.
They are actually located on Helm Drive in Las Vegas and currently hold the record for the largest cryogenic storage facility in the world. Readers must be aware of the Cryogenic technology used in rocket launchers.
Cryogenic pertains to liquefied gases, ie, helium, nitrogen, CO2, which are all inert and extremely cold, ie. -270 deg. Celsius. Others are reactive, LP, Hydrogen.
Information from Importance of Cord Blood Banking
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