Blood Stem Cells Balance the Immune System by Teamwork
The human body produces about 10 billion white blood cells every day. These cells flow through the body, attacking viruses,…
First Foreign Recipient of Half-Matched HSCs in China Discharged from Hospital
In a world-first, a hospital in China has just given a foreign citizen a stem cell transplant using half-matched hematopoietic…
New Cord Blood Transplant Technique Holds Promise for Blood Cancer Patients
Researchers in Singapore are about to test a new cord blood transplant technique which will help treat patients with certain…
Japan Approves Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy to Treat Heart Disease
Japanese researchers have just received permission to use a new stem cell therapy to treat patients with heart disease. If…
12 Ways to Soothe a Fussy Newborn
The first cry of your newborn baby is thrilling; it means they’ve officially entered the world, but this novelty soon…
In Utero Stem Cell Transplants Could Revolutionise Thalassaemia Treatment
Researchers in the United States have started a revolutionary clinical trial that uses stem cells to treat Thalassaemia in babies…
How to Create a Cozy & Safe Nursery for Your Newborn Baby
New parents are likely to worry about a number of things and getting the nursery right is almost guaranteed to…
Umbilical Cord Blood Gives Hope to a Man with Myelodysplastic Syndrome
In a world-first, a Pakistani man is set to receive an umbilical cord blood transplant in China to treat his…
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month! 7 Facts You Should Know
As part of scleroderma awareness month, we’ve put together this article which covers 7 facts you should know about this…
New Treatment Using Half-Matched Stem Cells for Sickle Cell Anaemia
Many researchers have attempted to use stem cells for sickle cell anaemia treatments in recent years. Details of a new…