Stem Cell News

Next week marks World Cord Blood Day 2018, taking place on the 15th November. Last year, we chose to show our support by releasing information and stats on cord blood transplants and their [...]

Banking your baby’s stem cells at birth gives them the best possible chance of overcoming some serious health problems should they arrive prematurely. As highlighted by World Prematurity [...]

Banking your baby’s precious stem cells at birth could be the best investment you ever make. This is especially true when it comes to putting an end to their debilitating eczema or painful [...]

At Smart Cells, we are often asked about clinical trials that are being undertaken using cord blood or cord tissue stem cells in the treatment of various diseases. Clinical trials are approved [...]

The risks of your child developing a childhood illness such as leukaemia, or a debilitating disease like Parkinson’s in adulthood are relatively low – but unfortunately they still exist. [...]

ADVICE FOR MOTHERS WISHING TO STORE CORD BLOOD AT RISK IF WEST NILE VIRUS SCI has adopted the following policy regarding exposure or possible exposure to West Nile Virus (WNV). Obligatory must [...]

Banking your newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood stem cells today could prove to be a life-saver for your family in the future. Scientists are continuing to gain insight into the use of [...]

The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week which aims to educate and inform people around the world about the benefits of breastfeeding as well as support parents. Between 1st and [...]

Stem cells are proving to be a real ally in the battle against multiple sclerosis (MS). Research is revealing how they can help to slow down the effects of the disease, and repair damage that has [...]

Diabetes is the 21st century’s leading health care challenge. If it’s not an issue for you, then it will certainly be an issue for your children. A staggering 31% of all deaths in the UAE [...]