Medicine Demystified

Author(s): Peter Hollands

DOI: 10.2174/9789811482137120010005

A Bouncing Baby!

Pp: 30-37 (8)

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Medicine Demystified

A Bouncing Baby!

Author(s): Peter Hollands

Pp: 30-37 (8)

DOI: 10.2174/9789811482137120010005

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to cord blood stem cells and how they can be used in the treatment of leukaemia and blood disorders. The pros and cons of using cord blood stem cells for transplantation are also discussed. It also explores the ground-breaking clinical trials on the use of cord blood to treat cerebral palsy and autism.

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