Umbilical cord blood, is it the future?

Umbilical cord blood is being stored by more and more people today at great expense. It is used to treat rare blood cancer and bone marrow disorders today, They can be used to form beating heard cells and used in the treatment of heart disease., form neurons and treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, with almost endless possibilities including brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries and even multiple sclerosis. A recent study treated cerebral palsy successfully in experiential trials. This is very exciting stuff! Maybe in 10 years, we will see cures previously never imagined.

The post Umbilical cord blood, is it the future? appeared first on WRassman,M.D. BaldingBlog.