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Two Cells, Unlimited Potential: A look at HSCs and MSCs
Stem Cell Awareness Day is the perfect time for a quick refresher about the far-reaching benefits of preserving newborn stem cells. Incredibly valuable from day one, the life-changing potential of cord blood stem cells and cord tissue stem cells increases every year...
Cells for Life Joins the Generate Life Sciences Family to Create a Global Platform
Cells for Life, Canada’s cord blood expert since 1997, recently announced it has been acquired by Generate Life Sciences (Generate), along with parent company Cell Care Australia.* Generate operates Cord Blood Registry (CBR), North America’s largest cord blood bank...
Cord blood therapy in premature babies: safety and feasibility (Cord SaFe) study
The Cells for Life Group is dedicated to supporting preclinical studies and clinical trials in the use of umbilical cord blood in regenerative medicine applications. Dr Malhotra's Cord SaFe study will review the feasibility and safety of administering autologous cord...
Blake’s Story: A decision that was just meant to be!
World Cord Blood Day, on November 17th, is designed to expand cord blood banking awareness globally.1 To mark the day, we’re sharing an uplifting story about Annette, her son Blake, and their journey to use cord blood as treatment for Blake’s autism spectrum disorder...
Kira’s Story: “We are so proud of how far she has come”
In recognition of World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6th, we are sharing a local story from the heart of the Canadian Rockies about a family who accessed their stored cord blood. Danica Crawford and her husband were born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. When...
Markham Prenatal Provides Free Online Prenatal Education to Thousands During Pandemic
Leading Ontario antenatal education provider delivers free online classes across Canada as pregnancy and birthing information requirements continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 9, 2020 /CNW/ - While the impact of COVID-19 impacted many aspects...
Cells for Life – COVID-19: Early Collection Kit Opportunity
Thank you for your inquiry regarding storing your baby's umbilical cord blood. We are receiving questions regarding the potential disruptions that may be caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and are responding to expectant parents requesting cord blood collection kits...
Angelika & Leyla: A Remarkable Story
“The results have changed Leyla’s life and ours” When Angelika and her husband Sami were expecting their second child, they received news that shook their world – their baby had suffered a brain bleed in utero and there was a high likelihood that their child would be...
Sibling Umbilical Cord Blood Providing Options for Cerebral Palsy Families: Armaan’s Story
When Nosheen’s first child, Armaan, was born, there were complications during birth causing severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy due to the lack of oxygen. The prognosis for Armaan was dire. “We didn’t expect to be able to take him home,” says Nosheen. “We were...
“A remarkable impact on his life”: Brodie’s Story
Umbilical cord blood is being investigated globally as a potential treatment for cerebral palsy. The Cell Care Group, consisting of Cell Care in Australia and Cells for Life & Insception Lifebank in Canada, is collaborating with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance...
How Big is Your Baby? A Month-by-Month Guide
Many expectant mothers nickname their fetus, to help reference the size of their baby during their pregnancy. However, babies don’t stay one size for long. While comparing a fetus to a piece of produce or a sporting equipment might seem kind of absurd, it will help to...
Promising Results From First Study Using Cord Blood to Treat Children With Hearing Loss
New research investigating the use of a child’s own (autologous) umbilical cord blood in the treatment of hearing loss has yielded positive results, as reported in the Journal of Audiology and Otology. Over 2,000 babies are born in Canada every year with...
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