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Stem Cell Patch May Aid in Spina Bifida Repair in Utero
Key details Disabling congenital defect: Spina bifida is a birth defect which causes a baby’s spine to not fully close during development, leaving part of the spinal cord exposed. Even with surgical treatment, this condition can result in disability, impacting...
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Ageing Frailty
Key details High prevalence of frailty: An estimated 12% to 24% of older adults (people aged 65 and older) suffer from ageing frailty, highlighting a significant unmet medical need. New area of research: A Phase 2b clinical trial has identified laromestrocel, an IV...
Cord Blood Banking 101: Is It Worth It for Your 2026 Baby?
The One Decision You Can’t Make After the Birth As an expectant parent, your to-do list is endless. You are researching prams, painting the nursery, and meeting potential paediatricians. But there is one item on that list that has a strict deadline: Cord Blood...
Placenta Banking vs. Encapsulation: Why Science Says Save It, Don’t Eat It
The Placenta: Superfood or Super Science? If you have spent any time on "MumTok" or pregnancy forums recently, you’ve definitely seen the debate. On one side, you have the wellness influencers swearing that turning your placenta into pills (encapsulation) is the...
Clinical Trial Explores Placental Stem Cell Gel for Radiotherapy Skin Damage
Key details High prevalence of injury: Acute radiation dermatitis affects up to 95% of patients undergoing radiotherapy, representing a substantial unmet clinical need.[1] Investigational treatment: A Phase II clinical trial has evaluated a hydrogel containing...
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Iran Begins Treating Osteoarthritis With Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
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Cord Blood Awareness Month 2026: The Past, Present, and Future of Cord Blood Stem Cells
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Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer’s Granted FDA Fast Track as It Advances to Phase 2
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Cord Tissue Stem Cells Enter a Trial for CTE – the Brain Injury Linked to Repeated Head Knocks
