Posted On: January 11, 2008
Cerebral Palsy and Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells
Launched by Cord Blood Registry®, the Newborn Possibilities program offers free storage of newborn stem cells to expectant parents of babies with an increased risk of neurological impairment.
Strong preclinical data suggests a newborn's own cord blood stem cells can provide therapeutic benefit in treating brain damage. Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood cause of neurological and physical disability, diagnosed in 8,000 newborns each year, or 1.4 - 2.7% of live births. To date, newborn stem cells have been used in more than 6,000 transplants worldwide
For more information, expectant parents should call 1-888-CORD-BLOOD or visit http://newbornpossibilities.com
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