Your baby’s umbilical cord represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture a rich source of human stem cells. This article explains how are stem cells used today in the medical field — specially in transplant and regenerative medicine.
Stem cells are special cells in the body that can divide and produce more of themselves. They’re used to treat diseases and injuries, and are considered to be the cornerstone of regenerative therapies. The umbilical cord — and the stem cells within it — can be harvested and cryogenically frozen for use later in life in case of any medical issues.
Although there are many fields of study, two stem cell treatments are receiving particular focus. These areas of medicine include the Transplant Medicine (cancer and blood disorders) and Regenerative Medicine (cerebral palsy, brain injury and juvenile diabetes).
Transplants
Because haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can transform into any type of blood cell, they are currently being used in the treatment of various blood cancers and disorders. This includes leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Regenerative Therapy
This groundbreaking medical field uses stem cells to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs. This exciting area of medicine promises some extraordinary medical possibilities within your children’s lifetime, with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) considered to be an extremely important part of future developments.
Contact Cells4Life and find out how you can benefit from the use of stem cells today.
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