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cord blood banking? is there a way to do it at home?

I really wanna save my next babys cord blood but the places cost thousands! is there a way to save it by taking it home? will a hospital allow that? if so how do I go about doing it? I want to keep it in case my kids every need it for health reasons. cancer runs in the family and I do worry..

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cord blood banking*?

cord blood banking* i need information on this,thanks

Cord blood banking yes or no and why?

Yes or No and why? if you have done it how much does it cost?
I’m trying to decide if Banking my baby’s cord blood is the best choice cost wise and future wise. as well as if anyone has had to use the Cord blood later in life? I just want to make sure the money spent is worth it for my child. what happens to the cord blood if you or your child does not use it, do they just use it for testing?

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Cord Blood Banking Question…?

I am seriously considering stem cell and cord blood banking for my baby. What are your thoughts on it (pros and cons etc) and for those who have this… what company do you think is best to use?

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Stem cell trial on cervical spine fusion promoted to phase II

Biotechnology firm Mesoblast has received approval at Melbourne’s Epworth hospital to commence a Phase 2 trial of its allogeneic, or “off-the-shelf”, cell therapy product for fusion of the cervical spine.

Australian regenerative medicine company, Mesoblast Limited develops treatments for orthopaedic conditions, including an adult stem-cell technology aimed at the regeneration and repair of bone and cartilage.

In phase I trials which was recently completed at Australia’s Monash University, Mesoblast’s allogeneic cells resulted in earlier and more robust fusion of the cervical spine than autograft, without any adverse events.

In phase II a 24-patient randomised, controlled trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of Mesoblast’s product NeoFuse(TM) against a procedure using a patient’s own hipbone (autograft).

The trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of Mesoblast’s product, NeoFuse, against a fusion procedure using a patient’s own hipbone.

Presently Mesoblast is looking forward to progress through necessary clinical trials and international regulatory processes to commercialise the technology in as early as possible. cervical fusion represented a major, new market opportunity for the treatment of spinal diseases, which include spinal fusion of the lumbar (the lower back) and cervical (neck) vertebrae for end-stage degenerative intervertebral disc disease, and repair/regeneration of the discs for patients with earlier stage disease.

Source: news.com.au

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