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Cord blood, tissue, and/or the placenta could be used for medical purposes rather than thrown away

By Hicbd
Wed Oct 19 2022 9:39 am

"The umbilical cord is rich with powerful stem cells - hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to be precise. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are FDA-approved to treat cancers, blood disorders, immune disorders, and metabolic disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, leukemia, and sickle cell anemia. The tissue of a baby's umbilical cord (and placenta) is filled with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Umbilical cord tissue stem cells are the subject of clinical research looking at treatments for lung disease, Alzheimer's, Autism, heart disease, hair loss, and more."

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https://www.anjahealth.com/faq
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/parenting/pregnancy/cord-blood-banking.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-parents-should-save-their-babys-cord-blood-and-give-it-away-201710312518

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