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Advancement of Medical Sciences: Cord blood and Stem Cells

Cord blood is the blood that is found in the placenta and the umbilical cord of the newborn. Cord blood contains Hematopoietic stem cells or HSCs. These cells are used for medical treatment of some types of blood cancer and some genetic disorders. Medical science uses Cord blood is used to treat various blood cancers including Leukemia, Lymphoma, etc Few metabolic disorders, immune disorders, neurologic disorders and different forms of anemia can be treated as well. In short cord blood is the most efficient and safe way to protect your family from future calamities. Cryopreservation of cord blood At first, the doctor cannulates the vein of the cord by a needle that is directly connected to a bag. Collected cord blood is cryopreserved and then stored inside a cord blood bank. Various cord blood banks are there in all over the world, among them bank of Cord blood Toronto , India, USA are remarkable. Advantages of using cord blood 1.