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UK News Archives - Cord Blood https://cord-blood.org.uk/news/uk/ and Stem Cell Banking Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 How Cryopreservation is Revolutionising Medical Research https://cord-blood.org.uk/how-cryopreservation-is-revolutionising-medical-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-cryopreservation-is-revolutionising-medical-research Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:53:06 +0000 https://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=877 Anthony Nolan, a leading stem cell charity, and Air Products, a veteran industrial gas manufacturer, are harnessing the power of cryopreservation – the use of extreme cold to preserve vital cells – in a bid to conquer blood cancer and other disorders. Anthony Nolan plays a crucial role in the fight against blood cancer. This […]

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]]> Baby Francis Finds His Stem Cell Match https://cord-blood.org.uk/baby-francis-finds-his-stem-cell-match/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baby-francis-finds-his-stem-cell-match Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:24:20 +0000 https://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=627 In the face of adversity and amidst the turmoil of a life-threatening disease, hope often emerges from the collective strength and determination of communities. Such is the heartwarming tale of Francis Oldham, a three-month-old warrior from Walton in Liverpool, who battled an aggressive and rare form of blood cancer. Understanding Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Acute […]

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]]> UK’s Largest Study on Pregnancy Starts Soon https://cord-blood.org.uk/uks-largest-study-on-pregnancy-starts-soon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uks-largest-study-on-pregnancy-starts-soon Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:28:00 +0000 https://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=453 Thousands of first-time mums are joining a study led by researchers from Cambridge University to understand why some develop pre-eclampsia and placental complications during pregnancy and how it affects their long-term health. The study, called the POPPY study, is being conducted by a team from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of […]

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]]> Brother’s Cord Blood Could Help Toddler to Walk https://cord-blood.org.uk/brothers-cord-blood-could-help-toddler-to-walk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brothers-cord-blood-could-help-toddler-to-walk Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:34:00 +0000 https://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=480 Isla Duffy, a two-year-old girl diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation at birth, may soon have the opportunity to walk with the help of stem cells from her baby brother’s umbilical cord. US Treatment Could Help Isla was born in January 2021 and experienced a seizure shortly after, resulting in challenges with communication […]

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]]> Anthony Nolan Awards Honor Champions of Lifesaving Blood Cancer Research https://cord-blood.org.uk/anthony-nolan-awards-honor-champions-of-lifesaving-blood-cancer-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anthony-nolan-awards-honor-champions-of-lifesaving-blood-cancer-research Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:53:00 +0000 http://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=258 At the recent Anthony Nolan Supporter Awards (ANSAs) 2023 two individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions to lifesaving research in the field of blood cancer. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Tower of London on June 14th. This was the first in-person awards ceremony since the pandemic began. The Anthony […]

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]]> Revolutionary Umbilical Cord Blood Treatment Gives New Hope to Leukaemia Patients https://cord-blood.org.uk/revolutionary-umbilical-cord-blood-treatment-gives-new-hope-to-leukaemia-patients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revolutionary-umbilical-cord-blood-treatment-gives-new-hope-to-leukaemia-patients Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:28:00 +0000 http://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=276 The BBC has a heartwarming story about a young girl named Sarah from Cornwall, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia when she was just four years old. Despite undergoing several treatments, including chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, her disease persisted. However, an innovative treatment offered her a new lease on life. Let’s break […]

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]]> Umbilical Cord Blood: A Lifeline from Newborns to Cancer Patients https://cord-blood.org.uk/umbilical-cord-blood-a-lifeline-from-newborns-to-cancer-patients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=umbilical-cord-blood-a-lifeline-from-newborns-to-cancer-patients Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:49:00 +0000 http://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=324 An article from the Daily Mail discusses the potential of umbilical cord blood in treating cancer patients. Here’s a simplified summary: The umbilical cord is the flexible tube that connects a baby in the womb to its mother. It’s responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the baby and removing waste products. After a baby […]

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]]> Ethical Debate on Stem Cells https://cord-blood.org.uk/ethical-debate-on-stem-cells/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethical-debate-on-stem-cells Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:40:00 +0000 http://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=208 An article in The Student magazine discusses the ethics – Stem cell use and research: A controversial topic in medical science that involves using cells that can develop into different types of cells and tissues. Some potential benefits include treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Types of stem cells: There […]

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]]> Olympic skier saves baby’s blood for future stem cell use https://cord-blood.org.uk/olympic-skier-saves-babys-blood-for-future-stem-cell-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=olympic-skier-saves-babys-blood-for-future-stem-cell-use Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:05:00 +0000 http://cord-blood.org.uk/?p=178 Olympic alpine skier, Chemmy Alcott, stored blood from her umbilical cord and placenta after the birth of her first baby, Locki, on January 13, 2017. She did this as an insurance policy in case her son needs stem cell treatment in the future. An ITV article also talks about her skiing career, her husband Dougie […]

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