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Giving cleft lip and palate patients a new reason to smile
Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP) are the most common craniofacial birth defects in the world.¹ Yet, those born with CLP often feel isolated in their struggle to lead a normal life.Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP) are the most common craniofacial birth defects in the...
“With the help of newborn stem cells stored, I redefine my limits every day.”
Hunter Moore’s favorite phrase to hear may just be, “You can’t do that.” To him, it’s just further fuel for defying the odds. Still in high school and already a champion bodybuilder with over 93,000 Instagram followers, this teen has overcome incredible obstacles to...
Smart cells. Powerful possibilities. Cord Blood Awareness Month 2024
Cord Blood Awareness Month 2024 (#CBAM2024) is especially meaningful for the team here at Cells for Life. This year marks the 50th anniversary of cord blood being identified as a source of stem cells.1 It’s a discovery that over the past five decades has led to the...
A sister’s life-saving gift
To an outsider, Tommy Bacon and his baby sister Aria may look like any pair of close siblings. But the two have a bond that runs far deeper than most. When Tommy was just two years old, he was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukemia, and the family was told...
Changing lives: How some families are using newborn stem cells
This year marks the 50th anniversary of cord blood being identified as a rich source of stem cells.1 It was this pivotal discovery that inspired us to begin our mission of helping families take advantage of the potential benefits of newborn stem cell preservation. In...
From transfusion-dependent to anemia-free
Carol Low describes her pregnancy with Dillon as “normal in every way.” Her checkups went as planned, she hit all her milestones, and doctors gave her no indication of any abnormalities with her unborn son. But the moment Dillon was born, Carol and Alex Low knew that...
5 Newborn Stem Cell Myths Dispelled
At Cells for Life we often come across misconceptions surrounding the preservation of newborn stem cells. To offer clarity, let's dispel some of the most common myths we encounter. Myth #1: Newborn stem cells are only good for a few years.FACT: Based on what is known...
Do stem cells hold the key to treating type 1 diabetes?
Diabetes is a global health concern that affects millions of people.1 One of the most serious forms of this disease is type 1 diabetes. In this type of diabetes, the body can't produce enough insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Once diagnosed, type 1...
Cord Blood Awareness Month celebrates the healing potential of newborn stem cells
Join us this July as we celebrate Cord Blood Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the remarkable healing potential of newborn stem cells. At Cells for Life, we are dedicating this entire month to educating parents about the importance of newborn stem cell...
Landmark FDA approval of expanded cord blood product is a major milestone
The FDA made history in April with its first-ever approval of an expanded cord blood product for use as a primary treatment in hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) for certain blood cancers in adults and children 12 years of age and older.1 Why is cord...
CooperSurgical® expands the Newborn Possibilities Program® to facilitate research for congenital heart defects
Over the past several decades, significant medical advancements have extended the lifespan and improved the quality of life for children with complex congenital heart defects (CHDs).1 Despite this progress, many cardiac patients who receive prosthetic devices such as...
Recent CooperSurgical® Laboratory stem cell sample releases
In celebration of World Cord Blood Day on November 15th, we are excited to share with you just a few of the fascinating facts about the cord blood samples recently released by the CooperSurgical® laboratory. They are a reminder of the importance of cord blood in...
“I’ll do everything I can to help my kids.”
There’s nothing quite like knowing someone all their life to create a bond strong enough to see you through the toughest of times. Just ask CBR (Cells for Life’s sister company) parents Whitney and Ely.* Good friends since elementary school, they began dating while...
Are cord blood stem cell treatments for extremely preterm babies on the horizon?
What if treating extremely preterm babies with their own (i.e., autologous) cord blood stem cells could reduce their increased risk of brain damage and related conditions? Using a patient’s own cord blood stem cells to treat neurological conditions, like cerebral...
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