by Cells4Life Middle East | May 24, 2017 | Stem Cell News
A new research paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that cord blood growth factors may be used to identify premature infants at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension (BPD-PH). It is an often-fatal disease where...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 21, 2017 | Labor & Birth, Pregnancy
Contracting Lyme disease during pregnancy is incredibly dangerous and can have a dramatic affect on the unborn child. This can cause a variety of complications and even result in a stillbirth in some scenarios. Although there are heavy consequences for contracting the...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 19, 2017 | Stem Cell News
Researchers have discovered that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the capacity to transform into many other types of cells including bone cells, fat cells, and muscle cells. This ability makes MSCs very useful for regenerative medicine, a field where...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 18, 2017 | Child Parenting Guide
Lyme disease is a nasty infection brought about by a tick bite that’s carrying a particular type of bacteria. Although it’s unlikely that your child will suffer at the hands of this disease, it’s obviously important to be aware of it and know what to do should the...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 17, 2017 | Stem Cell News
Scientists have been researching the incredible regenerative power of the blood in umbilical cord for decades. It is already used to treat more than 80 diseases, including many forms of cancer, metabolic disorders and immune system disorders. New research...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 14, 2017 | Labor & Birth, Pregnancy
Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation in the liver which in turn can damage and destroy liver cells. It can be passed from person to person by body fluids and this means there’s a potential risk of passing the virus to your baby during pregnancy. In...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 12, 2017 | Stem Cell News
A new trial using umbilical cord blood stem cells will assess if they can treat cerebral palsy. The trial is being organised by the Royan Institute, the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO). The first phase of the...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 11, 2017 | Child Parenting Guide
Hepatitis is a disease that you can live with for a long time before realising that it’s caused liver damage. It’s a silent and sneaky condition that can cause some serious problems. Knowing about hepatitis, what to look out for and how you can prevent it...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 10, 2017 | Stem Cell News
A team of American researchers has developed an innovative stem cell therapy that can be used to treat heart failure that occurs after a heart attack. The researchers, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, have just treated their...
by Cells4Life Middle East | May 5, 2017 | Stem Cell News
A new study published in the journal Nature indicates that scientists may be able to use cord blood to rejuvenate the ageing brain. The researchers involved in the study discovered that a protein called tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2)...