MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'blood bank'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:42:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714728&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1269 Choosing where and how to bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood often brings many questions to light. For instance, if a transplant is needed, and you’ve stored your baby’s cord blood in a public facility, finding a match can be difficult. Private banks may charge a yearly fee after an initial payment. You might want to find one that only charges a one time fee.  After all, there are private banks and public banks and each has its own list of positives and negatives. Listed here are answers to some basic questions to help you make an informed decision on cord blood banking. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714728 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:56:22 +0100 4714728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489656&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1144 As if you really needed one more thing to keep track of your every waking pregnant moment….Here are some blackberry apps to assist in counting the number of kicks per minute/hour/day and some to help you know the exact  amount of days until your due date ( as if that matters….) You can set reminders for appointments and write down questions to ask your health care  provider, set alarms when you need to start researching cord blood banks and start preparing the room for the momentous occasion. We all know that memory lapses are one of the facts of life about pregnancy. Have fun! Read about more apps here (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489656 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:46:10 +0100 4489656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499141&cid=t_214130_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdonor-eggs-and-donor-embryos-how-much.html We have a very active donor egg and donor embryo IVF program. Many couples want to know more information about our donors - their physical traits; educational background; special interests; religion , and so on.This is perfectly understandable - after all, this is an anonymous and confidential donation, and it's quite natural to be curious and learn as much as possible about the person who is making such an important contribution to your future family !Also, I think patients' expectations have been set by US clinics and donor agencies, which provide extensive and detailed online catalogs and lists of donors. However, I sometimes wonder what the value of all this is. In my opinion, these resemble a shopping list too much for my liking ( but given the consumer culture in the USA, where every... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499141 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:26:00 +0100 3499141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322348&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D426 I read a blog today – wow, what a mouthful!  It’s written by a popular blogger in Singapore but it has just about every argument known to mankind about banking cord blood.  I almost believed she worked for one of the banks but I couldnt find any link or advertising. Here’s the blog entry on cord blood banking. http://mathialee.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/cord-blood-banks-scam-science-or-matter-of-faith/#comment-2548 In it, there was reference to slick and sleazy cord blood banks and how “buyer beware” is the name of the game. She writes from Singapore so I don’t know what the regulations are in that market.  I posted this response about the US : “In the US, the cord blood banking processing and storage requirements are regulated, so any bank that�... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322348 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:20:15 +0100 3322348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089275&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D373 New research has discovered that mesenchymal stem cells from cord blood might be beneficial for patients with severe eye and corneal disease.  The study transplanted the stem cells in an attempt to restore transparency to the cloudy corneas of laboratory mice. Corneal disease is currently treated through cornea transplants.  Unfortunately, there is only a limited supply, leaving many patients without options. The human stem cells were transplanted into the corneal stroma of the mouse eyes.  The cleared the cloudiness from the corneas of the mice.  In addition, these cells survived for more than 3 months without much sign of graft rejection.  With any type of transplantation, rejection is one of the biggest concerns.  The body tries to reject things that it finds foreign.  In fact, w... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089275 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:54:45 +0100 3089275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063249&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D366 The state of Oklahoma is looking at developing a public cord blood bank.  Unfortunately for residents of the state, there are not enough births in Oklahoma to justify a state public bank.  Right now, for Oklahoma and other smaller states, the only option for cord blood banking is going through a private bank.  While public banking is definitely a great option for some families, it isn’t widespread enough to make it a viable option for everyone.  This is another area where private banks come through for families. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063249 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:56:24 +0100 3063249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036938&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D344 The scientific journal Cell Transplantation has 2 studies that have explored umbilical cord blood stem cell treatments for lung and heart disorders.  Both studies were conducted using animals so they are very preliminary, but they offer great potential for future treatments. In one study, researchers investigated the therapeutic benefits of transplanting human umbilical cord blood (UCB) mensenchymal stem cells (MSC) into newborn laboratory rats with oxygen-deprived lung injury.  They found that the cells have a protective effect against hyperoxia-induced lung injury, likely due to anti-inflammatory effects.  These results might eventually lead to the discovery of treatments for hypertoxic neonatal lung disease, or bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature human infants. Another research t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036938 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:57:18 +0100 3036938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026667&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D347 M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories is on Facebook.  Stop by and visit our Facebook page and become a fan.  Our Facebook page is a great way to keep up with the latest about cord blood banking, what’s happening with M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood and what the scientific community is learning about cord blood stem cells. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026667 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:36 +0100 3026667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920173&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D317 Researchers at Duke University are looking at the possibility of treating children. using cord blood, before they are born.  The scientists are exploring the treatment of metabolic diseases including Krabbe disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), Pelizaeus-Maerzbacher Disease (PMD), Tay-Sachs disease, or Sandoff disease. The babies will be treated, while in utero, using stem cells from banked cord blood that have been treated to accelerate and and improve the process of engraftment.  The transplant is relatively simple.  The stem cells will be injected directly into the baby’s abdomen at 12-14 weeks of pregnancy. The babies will be tested after birth to determine if donor cells are present and if they are working to repair the malfunctioning genes.  If not, the baby may be e... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920173 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:32:26 +0100 2920173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803902&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D270 Expectant parents often wonder when they need to decide if they are going to bank their baby’s cord blood and when they need to register with a cord blood bank.  While you can decide anytime during your pregnancy, we recommend beginning your research early in your second trimester.  You want to have time to examine your options and not feel rushed. You should be able to gather information packets, make any phone calls, check out some unbiased sources and maybe even talk to your pregnant friends and your health care provider. In addition, if you wait until the last minute to register, your cord blood bank may need to charge a rush fee to ensure that your cord blood collection kit makes it to you before the arrival of your baby.  Since even scheduled babies sometimes arrive early, y... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803902 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:01:08 +0100 2803902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709106&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D227 Last month, MinnPost ran an opinion piece discussing cord blood donation and the difficulties with donating cord blood in different states. According to the article, there are only 22 states that offer public cord blood banking options. These options are only available through certain hospitals. This is why it is sometimes difficult to find a match in the public cord blood banks, especially for minority patients. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709106 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:44:12 +0100 2709106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688619&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D216 On our cord blood banking blog, we want parents-to-be to have the whole story, not just information that serves our lab.  Here is a Web site with information about donating cord blood. The site reports that about “20% of patients that need a transplant to replace their blood-forming cells receive cord blood that was donated to a public cord blood bank.” (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688619 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:48:47 +0100 2688619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681855&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D213 A scientist at the Loyola University Health System, last month, received a grant from the Amgen Foundation. Dr. Aileen Go is researching the use of cord blood as a treatment for leukemia and lymphoma patients who are 55-75. Dr. Go is exploring the expansion of cord blood stem cells to allow a single cord blood sample to treat an older adult. In the past, older adults have required the combination of multiple cord blood samples to provide enough stem cells for treatment. This type of research is very valuable for families who have banked their cord blood. Since there doesn’t appear to be any “expiration date” on cord blood, the ability to expand the stem cells may eventually allow cord blood to be used multiple times throughout the child’s life. (Source: Cord Blood N... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681855 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:06:08 +0100 2681855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645253&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D186 We’re sure you’ve heard of it or seen it in your doctor’s office. The digest-sized magazine has lots of cute ads to look at while you’re waiting to be seen by your OB (and we know how long that can take…). But the best part is the website. You can go to your region – or other regions – and find out about products and services available for future parents. I know someone who lives, to quote her, “not near anything” in Minnesota. She surfs around The Bump website looking in major urban areas for services and ideas that aren’t necessarily local (what with the internet and all). Makes her feel like she isn’t “not near anything” and plugged into the new news mainframe for parents-to-be. You may recognize The Bump because it’s the sister site to The Knot (weddings) an... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645253 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:59:21 +0100 2645253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2634343&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D188 The Chicago Tribune published a short and helpful summary of the dos and don’ts of banking and donating cord blood, including some cautious advice on donating to public banks.  The article references three private cord blood banks – because they’re big, no other reason – which reveals the limited scope of the press when considering options for their readers.  Still, it’s a good summary in case you’re introducing the idea to your doctor, spouse or mother-in-law. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2634343 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:16:41 +0100 2634343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576535&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D168 We recently discovered a new foundation dedicated to educating parents about cord blood banking.  The Save the Cord Foundation was formed by 2 bio-tech and pharmaceutical executives who recognized the value of cord blood.  They are working to ensure that every baby’s cord blood is collected. The Save the Cord Foundation encourages parents to bank their baby’s cord blood, whether they use a public or private cord blood bank.  The founders recognize that cord blood is a valuable resource and should be saved for every baby. Check out the Save the Cord Foundation.  It is another unbiased source to help you decide if you want to bank your baby’s cord blood.  Remember, educated parents are in the best position to make their own decisions.  Good luck! (Source: Cord Blood N... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576535 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:37 +0100 2576535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553004&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D149 A few weeks ago, we wrote about a federal bill to educate expectant parents about cord blood banking.  Ohio is not even waiting for the federal government to consider it, the state is in the process of passing its own legislation. Cord blood banking is an important opportunity for expectant parents and it is beneficial for them to have unbiased information about such options.  According to the legislation, doctors in Ohio will be required to educate their patients about cord blood storage precess and will provide information to help with the decision process. Parents in Ohio parents will have all of the information available to them in order to make an informed decision about banking baby’s cord blood. M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories is in favor of any programs that encourage the ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553004 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:13 +0100 2553004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510242&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D158 CTV recently ran a story about a young Canadian boy, Lucas Blake, who is searching for a stem cell match.  Lucas is suffering from Fanconi anemia, an inherited disorder where the patient’s bone marrow is unable to manufacture new blood cells.  His father is Jamaican and his mother is Portuguese, making a mixed race match even more challenging.  Since a cord blood match requires matching DNA markers and HLA antigens, it is even more difficult to find a stem cell match for a mixed-race patient. A few years ago, the family was excited to learn that they were expecting a baby.  Their older son was not a match for Lucas, maybe the new baby would be.  The family might be able to use the new baby’s cord blood to treat Lucas.  Unfortunately, the new baby was not a match and, he t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510242 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:59:55 +0100 2510242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452365&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D144 Popular Science recently published an in-depth article on stem cell research and some of the treatments that scientists are exploring with stem cells. While a large part of the article is dedicated to embryonic stem cells, the writer includes quite a bit of information on cord blood stem cells as well. It is a great article and offers a wonderful explanation of the different types of stem cells that are currently being explored. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452365 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:19:54 +0100 2452365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306648&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D109 Last week, US representatives Ron Kind (D-WI), Wally Herger (R-CA), Artur Davis (D-AL), Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Family Cord Blood Banking Act.  This act will amend Internal Revenue code to add cord blood banking services as a qualified medical expense.  This would allow individuals and couples to pay for umbilical cord blood banking services through flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) or the medical expense tax deduction. Cord blood is used to treat more than 70 diseases in adults and children.  Since it can only be banked during a baby’s birth, it makes sense for it to be a qualified medical expense.  This legislation could make this an option for more families facing... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306648 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:53:51 +0100 2306648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270268&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D97 M.A.Z.E. cord blood bank recently posted an interesting case study on a patient whose parents banked his cord blood with M.A.Z.E.  The baby was born with cerebral palsy and his cord blood was used as treatment. Read the cord blood case study. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270268 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:09:49 +0100 2270268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075856&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D71 When a couple banks their infant’s cord blood, they usually sign a contract that either includes 20 years of cord blood storage or guarantees the annual storage fee will not change for a set number of years.  Since the technology for cord blood expansion is moving rapidly, most people expect to store their infant’s cord blood after that time.  They want to know what happens to their cord blood storage fee after that agreement terminates. Most cord blood companies will charge the annual fee that they are charging new families at that time.  Because of this, while you will not be able to tell what the fee will be, you will be able to tell whether it will be in the high range of storage fees or the low range. Look at the bank’s current storage fee.  If it is on the high ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075856 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:45:35 +0100 2075856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984799&cid=t_214130_82_f&fid=34667&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaryngoscope.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fplatelet-shortage.html Interesting email this week:This is a reminder that Thanksgiving is next week. We anticipate severe platelet shortages for the first week of December. Platelet availability will be VERY tight December 1-4. Monday and Tuesday will be the worst days since there will be virtually no blood donations Thursday-Sunday. If you have elective surgeries with high anticipated platelet needs, I would recommend rescheduling for the following week. I guess I never thought of that, but it makes sense.Platelet availability is dependent on recent (last 4-5 day) platelet donations. The week immediately after Thanksgiving and the Christmas-New Year holidays are always characterized by platelet shortages due to low whole blood donations in the preceding week. (Source: i'm so sleepy) i'm so sleepy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984799 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:19:00 +0100 1984799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906458&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D55 Parents will often ask what is our method of cord blood collection.  We used a closed system because we believe it is the best way to prevent contamination.  The blood is collected in a bag and transferred through a tube into another bag for processing.  This prevents the cord blood from ever touching the air so it cannot be contaminated.  Although some laboratories still use the syringe method of collection, the closed method is becoming the industry standard and will soon be required of all labs. Your health care provider should try to collect as much blood as possible.  This way, you have a better chance of getting a higher CD 34+ count.  When the blood is finally moved into bags for storage, a number of separate vials are kept so that if the blood is ever considered of transplant... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906458 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:45:58 +0100 1906458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1833745&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D52 Parents who are deciding whether to bank their baby’s cord blood have so many sources of information, but often don’t know what to believe.  While cord blood bank sites can be valuable sources of information, they are first and foremost developed to sell the company’s services so might be considered biased.  There is an unbiased source of information that can help parents to determine if cord blood banking is right for them. The site is the Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood.  According to its mission statement, the site was developed to provide parents with impartial education about cord blood medical research and cord blood storage options.  This site is a great non-commercial resource for information about cord blood banking. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833745 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:00:32 +0100 1833745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734694&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D47 One of the questions frequently asked of our cord blood coordinators is, “Why do you need to know about my travel history?”  This is because one of the questions on our health history form asks about parents’ travel history outside the U.S.  We ask this because the NY State Department of Health requires that we keep this information on record.  The information is important in case a health advisory were to be issued for a certain country for a specific period of time (similar to Great Britain during the mad cow scare).  If that were to happen, all of the records would be available. Any cord blood bank that is licensed in NY State is required to collect this information.  It is important to guarantee the safety of all of the cord blood in our care. (Source: Cord Blood... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734694 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:03:17 +0100 1734694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475761&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D25 If you are considering cord blood banking, a great resource is The Parents Guide to Cord Blood.  This is a non-profit site that was put together about ten years ago to provide unbiased information about cord blood banking.  Many of the sites that claim to be unbiased are actually produced or sponsored by specific cord blood companies.  Dr. Verter, who developed The Parents Guide to Cord Blood is familiar with all of the cord blood banks and provides information to parents who are confused about the cord blood field.  When speaking with parents who sound confused or concerned, I will sometimes suggest they visit The Parents Guide to Cord Blood to help them get some guidance from an impartial observer. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475761 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:17:26 +0100 1475761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466435&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D24 Parents sometimes contact us wanting to donate their baby’s cord blood without understanding the difference between public and private cord blood banks.  Private cord blood banks are organizations that parents pay to store their cord blood.  The cord blood can only be accessed by the parents or child (after he/she turns 18) if they want to use it.  A public cord blood bank is an organization that accepts donated cord blood.  If a parent chooses a public bank, he gives giving his baby’s cord blood to the bank.  The cord blood might be used for treatment of someone who is sick or research.  One misconception is that parents believe they can store with a public bank and then access the cord blood once it is needed.  This is unlikely.  Even if the cord blood is not used for... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466435 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:19:40 +0100 1466435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577049&cid=t_214130_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2078 I am 100% with Dato’ Dr Chua Soi Lek who has rightly spoken up against the current Cord Blood Banking Hype. In Malaysia, the only active Cord Blood Banks are the private ones which provide the service to cryopreserve (freeze) your newborn’s Cord Blood stem cells for purported “insurance against future illnesses”. “The ministry is concerned about the craze and increasing demand for cord blood storage. The misunderstanding among the public has become quite serious. If there is a potential (for its use), the ministry will study it. “But right now there is no medical evidence on the use of the blood’s stem cells for treatment of diseases and conditions,” he said after chairing a meeting with representatives from 25 private Penang hospitals at Dorsett Hotel... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577049 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:56:20 +0100 577049