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Alzheimer’s Disease: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – A Patient’s Story

(Part 2 of 4) Dick Mora spoke at the “Spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on December 10, 2008. Mora, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2003, talked about his mother’s battle with the disease and the stabilizing effects of his current treatment. [Continue]

Cady’s Story: a Cord Blood Story of Hope

Cadys story is one of hope. Cady has cerebral palsy. In this video, her parents share their personal journey; one that leads them to a clinical study at Duke University using Cadys own cord blood to treat her condition. Know the value of your baby’s cord blood. For free information about umbilical cord blood banking, [Continue]

Dallas Hextel’s Cord Blood Story

A baby gets stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy brain damage that was impairing his muscle control. A re-infusion of stem cells from Dallas’ own umbilical cord blood improved his condition. Banking cord blood stem cells ensures that this medical resource is available should it ever be needed for your child. www.cordbank.co.nz Video [Continue]