Could Stem Cells Help Treat Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure?
The liver is a remarkably resilient organ – the only organ in the body capable of regenerating itself when damaged.[1] Damage to the liver does, however, build up over time, eventually leading first to chronic (long-term) liver disease and then, inevitably, to...
Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells Show Promise for Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in New Study
Chronic complete spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering diagnosis that severs communication between the brain and body, leading to a permanent loss of movement and sensation for which no restorative treatments currently exist.[1] However, a ground-breaking...
Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Eye Drops Could Offer Relief From Dry Eye
A recent phase 1 trial has found that umbilical cord stem cell eye drops could help relieve the symptoms of dry eye for patients with a severe, treatment-resistant form of the condition. What is dry eye? Dry eye is a chronic condition where either the eyes do not...
First Cord Blood Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Performed in Australia
A six-year-old girl named Zara has become the first child in Australia to receive an infusion of her own stored cord blood as treatment for cerebral palsy outside of a clinical trial. Experts hope that this milestone will pave the way towards broader availability,...


