Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells May Offer More Potentially Lifesaving Treatments in the Future
Umbilical cord blood stem cells have proven effective in treating approximately 80 potentially life-threatening diseases and conditions to date, including various cancers and immune system disorders. Billions of dollars are allotted on research to expand the use of stem cells to treat ailments that still lack sufficient therapies today.
According to a recent study, one in every 400 Americans who banked their cord blood would need a transplant of their own stem cells within their lifetime, even in the absence of medical breakthroughs in the coming years. This 1-in-400 chance is likely to improve as scientific innovations are expected to further the use of cellular treatments for more diseases and conditions.
This possibility underscores the importance of investing in cord blood banking by families with a history of potentially life-threatening or debilitating ailments. LifebankUSA® offers more information on umbilical cord blood stem cells and provides a unique way of banking more lifesaving stem cells. To learn more, visit LifebankUSA.com or call 1-877-LIFEBANKUSA.
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