Cedar Knolls, NJ, November XX, 2008 – Thanks to a leading cord blood banking service called Placenta-Cord banking, expecting parents can bank the most lifesaving stem cells possible by collecting not only the cord blood, but also a second unit of stem cells from the placenta. Research has shown that treating debilitating and life-threatening diseases with more stem cells can significantly improve treatment success and patient survival. In fact, potentially life-improving and lifesaving treatments using cord blood stem cells have been successfully performed in more than 10,000 patients for some 80 known diseases. Until recently, cord blood had been one of the primary sources of these non-controversial stem cells.
The placenta is especially rich in CD34+ cells, the stem cells that matter most for treatment success. CD34+ stem cells are blood-forming cells, which are found in the placenta and the cord blood. They can transform into other cell types, including: red blood cells (which carry oxygen), white blood cells (immune cells that fight infections), and platelets (which clot blood and prevent hemorrhaging)
Expecting parents should evaluate their cord blood banking options as their choice could impact the future of their baby and their family. Here’s how LifebankUSA can offer expectant parents greater peace of mind:
► LifebankUSA is the only cord blood bank that offers Placenta-Cord banking, which enables soon-to-be parents to collect their baby’s lifesaving stem cells from both the placenta and the cord blood–potentially leading to more lifesaving stem cells banked.
► Transplants using more stem cells can lead to greater treatment success and patient survival.
► When it comes to cord blood banking, LifebankUSA cord blood units are, on average, 99% pure (non-red blood cells). The reported purity levels of other leading cord blood banking companies are much lower. This means that they contain more red blood cells that may cause complications if the cord blood units are used for treatment.
For additional information about cord blood banking and Placenta-Cord banking, visit http://www.lifebankusa.com or call 877-543-3226.
About LifebankUSA—
LifebankUSA is the world’s first bank to enable families to collect and preserve stem cells derived from the placenta as well as the umbilical cord (Placenta-Cord banking), which when transplanted can rebuild blood and the immune system, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Transplant outcome is based on many factors and individual results may vary. While there is no guarantee of similar transplant success, a larger CD34+ cell dose has been shown to improve transplant outcome. Additionally, the chance that a child will use his/her own stored stem cells during his/her lifetime is estimated at 1 in 400 (J.J. Nietfeld and F. Verter). These odds may increase if there is a family history of certain blood disorders or cancers. The potential risks and benefits of stem cell transplantation vary and depend on many factors, such as the amount and quality of the stem cells collected, the HLA compatibility between recipient and donor, and the client’s overall health. Talk with your health care provider. For more information, call us at 1-877-LIFEBANKUSA (1-877-543-3226)
