An estimated 700,000 umbilical cord blood units were donated for public use, and over 40,000 umbilical cord blood transplants were performed. More than 25,000 patients were cured in this way. Follow the links below to learn more about the importance of cord blood stem cell transplantation, the challenges and future developments.
Cord blood can be used to treat more than 80 diseases, including various types of cancer, as well as blood, immune and metabolic disorders. See the links below for more information.
There is great interest in the use of stem cells from umbilical cord blood in the field of regenerative medicine. Clinical studies are currently investigating the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells as a potential treatment for diseases such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, vascular disease, autism, heart disease and skin injuries, to name a few. The following links touch on many relevant topics.
Cord blood can be used to treat more than 80 diseases, including various types of cancer, as well as blood, immune and metabolic disorders. See the links below for more information.