logging in or signing up Umbilical Cord Banks Blood Stem cells ccstb Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 58 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 08, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Discusses the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat diseases as an alternative to bone marrow transplants and why donating stem cells from the placenta and umbilical cord to cord blood banks is an important and safe decision that does not harm the mother or baby. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript What is umbilical cord blood and what is it used for?: What is umbilical cord blood and what is it used for? http://banksblood.comCord blood, also called placental blood or umbilical cord blood, is the leftover blood that is in the placenta and the section of the umbilical cord that remains attached to the placenta after the cord to the baby has been cut. : Cord blood, also called placental blood or umbilical cord blood, is the leftover blood that is in the placenta and the section of the umbilical cord that remains attached to the placenta after the cord to the baby has been cut. http://banksblood.comCord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, just like normal blood. But cord blood also has lots of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells that are similar to the ones found in bone marrow. : Cord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, just like normal blood. But cord blood also has lots of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells that are similar to the ones found in bone marrow. http://banksblood.comThis is why cord blood is now being used on an experimental basis as an alternative to bone marrow transplants for patients with blood and immune system diseases and genetic or metabolic diseases. : This is why cord blood is now being used on an experimental basis as an alternative to bone marrow transplants for patients with blood and immune system diseases and genetic or metabolic diseases. http://banksblood.comThe most common diseases that have been treated so far are leukemia and inherited diseases such as those that affect red blood cells, the immune system and certain metabolic abnormalities.: The most common diseases that have been treated so far are leukemia and inherited diseases such as those that affect red blood cells, the immune system and certain metabolic abnormalities. http://banksblood.comAnd patients with lymphoma, myelodysplasia and severe aplastic anemia have also been successfully transplanted with cord blood.: And patients with lymphoma, myelodysplasia and severe aplastic anemia have also been successfully transplanted with cord blood. http://banksblood.comIn fact, more than 80 different diseases have been treated with cord blood transplants so far. And scientists are now actively investigating the possibility that stem cells in cord blood may even be able to replace cells of other tissues such as nerve or heart cells.: In fact, more than 80 different diseases have been treated with cord blood transplants so far. And scientists are now actively investigating the possibility that stem cells in cord blood may even be able to replace cells of other tissues such as nerve or heart cells. http://banksblood.comFor more information about how cord blood is being used to treat diseases and how to donate cord blood, please visit http://banksblood.com: For more information about how cord blood is being used to treat diseases and how to donate cord blood, please visit http:// banksblood.com http://banksblood.com You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Umbilical Cord Banks Blood Stem cells ccstb Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 58 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 08, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Discusses the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat diseases as an alternative to bone marrow transplants and why donating stem cells from the placenta and umbilical cord to cord blood banks is an important and safe decision that does not harm the mother or baby. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript What is umbilical cord blood and what is it used for?: What is umbilical cord blood and what is it used for? http://banksblood.comCord blood, also called placental blood or umbilical cord blood, is the leftover blood that is in the placenta and the section of the umbilical cord that remains attached to the placenta after the cord to the baby has been cut. : Cord blood, also called placental blood or umbilical cord blood, is the leftover blood that is in the placenta and the section of the umbilical cord that remains attached to the placenta after the cord to the baby has been cut. http://banksblood.comCord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, just like normal blood. But cord blood also has lots of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells that are similar to the ones found in bone marrow. : Cord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, just like normal blood. But cord blood also has lots of hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells that are similar to the ones found in bone marrow. http://banksblood.comThis is why cord blood is now being used on an experimental basis as an alternative to bone marrow transplants for patients with blood and immune system diseases and genetic or metabolic diseases. : This is why cord blood is now being used on an experimental basis as an alternative to bone marrow transplants for patients with blood and immune system diseases and genetic or metabolic diseases. http://banksblood.comThe most common diseases that have been treated so far are leukemia and inherited diseases such as those that affect red blood cells, the immune system and certain metabolic abnormalities.: The most common diseases that have been treated so far are leukemia and inherited diseases such as those that affect red blood cells, the immune system and certain metabolic abnormalities. http://banksblood.comAnd patients with lymphoma, myelodysplasia and severe aplastic anemia have also been successfully transplanted with cord blood.: And patients with lymphoma, myelodysplasia and severe aplastic anemia have also been successfully transplanted with cord blood. http://banksblood.comIn fact, more than 80 different diseases have been treated with cord blood transplants so far. And scientists are now actively investigating the possibility that stem cells in cord blood may even be able to replace cells of other tissues such as nerve or heart cells.: In fact, more than 80 different diseases have been treated with cord blood transplants so far. And scientists are now actively investigating the possibility that stem cells in cord blood may even be able to replace cells of other tissues such as nerve or heart cells. http://banksblood.comFor more information about how cord blood is being used to treat diseases and how to donate cord blood, please visit http://banksblood.com: For more information about how cord blood is being used to treat diseases and how to donate cord blood, please visit http:// banksblood.com http://banksblood.com