How cord blood “changed my daughter’s life”
Phallon was the first Canadian to be accepted in a clinical trial at Duke University, USA investigating the use of cord blood in the treatment of cerebral palsy. Read her story.
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Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Children with Hearing Loss
Children with various brain disorders who have their own or a sibling’s cord blood stored in a family bank may now be able to receive cord blood therapy regardless of whether they qualify for a targeted clinical trial…
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Expanded access to cord blood therapy for cerebral palsy and autism patients
Children with various brain disorders who have their own or a sibling’s cord blood stored in a family bank may now be able to receive cord blood therapy regardless of whether they qualify for a targeted clinical trial…
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New Cord Blood Research Shows Improvements in Cerebral Palsy
A Duke University clinical trial has demonstrated promising results for the future potential of umbilical cord blood stem cells to help treat children with cerebral palsy.
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Umbilical Cord Blood – Strikes a Chord
Nira Arora, co-host of 94.5 Virgin Radio’s Early Morning show Jonny, Holly & Nira has welcomed the birth of her first daughter Jaya on May 6th, 2017. Nira and her husband Garry have joined the ranks of many Canadian parents choosing to store their newborn’s umbilical cord blood and tissue stem cells at birth.
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In a world first, youngest child undergoes own cord blood reinfusion to determine potential to prevent or delay onset of Type 1 Diabetes
Cord Blood News: 20 month old Australian girl infused with her own cord blood to potentially prevent or delay onset of Type 1 Diabetes.
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Cord Blood Stem Cells Provide New Hope
Recent scientific advances signal a new future possibility to treat blood based cancers by using stem cells.
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Canadian Company Initiates Clinical Trial Using an Expanded Cord Blood for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Research Update- AML Trial ExCellThera is a clinical stage biotech company that is focused on developing a robust and cost effective technology to expand blood stem cells from cord blood for therapeutic use. ExCellThera is a spin-off company from the Institute for...
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Cord Blood Awareness Month
Becoming a parent means taking a monumental leap of faith. It means bringing a precious life into this world knowing that despite all the precautions and care you can take, some things will simply be out of your hands. Regardless, becoming a parent means making a promise – a commitment to helping provide your child with everything they need to succeed in this world.
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Umbilical Cord Banking & it’s Future Possibilities
In the May 2016 issue of AABB news, doctors highlight the medical breakthroughs with umbilical cord banking and the importance of educating parents.
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Survival Guide for New Dads
Here are a couple of guidelines for the soon to be fathers, follow them and you will survive this 9 month roller coaster!
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Update: Cerebral Palsy and Cord Blood Clinical Trials
Over the past few years, numerous clinical trials have been initiated to investigate whether cord blood could be used in the treatment of cerebral palsy.
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Insception Lifebank’s Wings of Hope Medical Need Program was established to offer compassionate support to Canadian families who have an immediate family member conceivably requiring a stem cell transplant within the first year following an expected baby’s birth.
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‘Best Of’ Blog List
With August almost half over (shhhh!!), we’re taking the opportunity to stop and take a look back at some of our best blogs from the last six months.
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Does Cord Blood Expire?
When any of us considers making an investment, we take the time to look at the decision from all sides. Frequently we find ourselves wondering if the decision we make now will truly benefit us in the future. As parents, the decisions we make take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we making choices for ourselves, but also for our family and our future.
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6 Best Baby Shower Gifts for A Mom To Be
As the baby due date rapidly approaches, it’s a great time to think about thoughtful ways to support and spoil a new mom-to-be in your life! Here’s our list of 6 great baby shower gifts to consider.
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Banking on The Future: A Grandmother’s Love
The role of a grandparent is unlike any other in the world. When the baby you love and support and raised has a baby of their own, a new kind of love is born.
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Cord Blood Awareness Month
July is Cord blood Awareness Month! We couldn’t be happier that a full month has been dedicated to raising awareness about this precious resource and all its potential! To celebrate, we’re offering expecting parents this limited time promo code to save upon the purchase of cord blood banking for your little one.
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Baby Proofing Yourself
We’ve all heard of baby proofing the house, but what about baby proofing yourself? Delivering your little one has put a lot of stress on your body. But, now that your baby has arrived, the real work begins! So many of the daily actives that we carry out as parents can take a toll on our bodies – especially post-delivery.
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Celebrating Father’s Day
Becoming a father means becoming a hero.
It means pillow fort building, s’mores making, late night children’s Tylenol runs and endless bedtime stories.
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Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
Back in January, it felt like the winter would never end! Now, with June finally here, the summer vibe is in the air and we’re looking forward to days at the beach, picnics in the park and planning new stroller routes! Following our winter pregnancy guide, here's our...
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Ontario leads in Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Spinal Cord Injuries
In recent years, the list of diseases and conditions being studied in clinical trials has grown exponentially. While, 10 years ago, the announcement of a stem cell clinical trials for a condition other than cancer would have been revolutionary, this year alone, Ontario has announced 8 such studies either underway or scheduled to start soon.
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Cesarean Sections and Cord Blood: Is it one or the other?
Unless it’s prearranged, a Cesarean Section can feel like a wrench in the plan for many expecting mothers. Leading up to your due date, so much mental preparation is done. So, an unplanned c-section can feel like you’re having the rug pulled out from under you....
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Cord Tissue & Stem Cells: Investing in the Future
For a long time, we’ve known that stem cells are special. But, for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis these micro building blocks might hold the key to a healthier future. Ottawa neurologist, Dr. Mark Freedman, and his team at the Sclerosis Research Unit at the...
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