Cord Blood Banking
Cord Blood banking can be either private or public storage facilities that specializes in the collection, storage and preservation of umbilical cord blood stem cells. The storage of umbilical cord blood stem cells is done in the future hopes of treating certain high risk diseases and illnesses.
Background
Cord blood banking is a specialized storage facility that collects, stores and preserves umbilical cord blood stem cells for the future. It is hoped by many that these preserved stem cells may be used to treat and cure many blood disorders, immune system genetic diseases, cancers and other life-threatening conditions and diseases.
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Fast Facts
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A storage facility that stores umbilical cord blood for future uses.
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Public cord blood banking is supported by the medical community.
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Private banks are subject to FDA and state regulations.
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Cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells.
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Cord blood stem cells are used in the treatment life threatening diseases.
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Also used in the treatment of blood disorders, cancers and immune system genetic diseases.
