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How Effective Is The Stem Cell Preservation?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016
Question: My wife delivery date is due around 15 march, 2016. We are thinking of stem cells preservation. Will these really help my baby in furure?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Stem cells preservation

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

Your concern is appreciated

Cord blood banking which preserve blood left in umbilical cord and placenta for future use , these cells are very unique and potentially life saving called stem cells. They
Can easily be extracted resulting in no pain and risk to mother and baby.
It has alot of benefits because these stem cells are different from adult stem cells in way that they are more flexible and biologically younger have less chances of rejection when used in tranplantation.
Cord stem cells gave less chances of HLA mismatch them bone marrow stem cells resulting in great decrease in post transplanatation graft versus host disease.
It can be used in conditions that are currently lacking medical treatment options
When required by baby it is readily availbale wasting non time in finding and cross matching, resulting in early start of treatment. it's rarely infected with latent virus so better tolerated by body.
It has very significant role in regenerative medicine which is exciting field in medicine and research is going on regarding many diseases like rebuilding cardiac tissue repairing damage done due to stroke, in parkinson diseade alzhiemer disease etc.
Saving your child stem cells can't only benefit him but also other siblings when in need.
Its 25% perfect match for sibling and 50% partial match. Using these easily availbale, disease free stem cells have less chances of rejection and post transplantation complication.
Cord stem cells are used to treat 80 debilitating diseases. If you child contract a disease which must be treated with chemotherapy and radiation which will surely effect immune system these stem cells will help in repopulating your child blood and immune system.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (14 minutes later)
Thanks for the information,can you suggest any cord blood banks in XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

You can discuss Cord Care near XXXXXXX Hills as a potential cord blood bank with your doctor.

Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)
What are important things to be considered before selecting cord blood bank
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
EXPLAINED

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Find a reliable bank do your reseach if your cord blood bank doesnt have high standards of handling and storing than you cord blood may become useless before you need it, if bank is financially unstable then it too can seriously effect ad where and how the blood is stored. If you choose bank solely on price then it may not meet the standards required. While all banks must be inspected by FDA and beyond this baseline every bank has its own practices. Search should be started early many of the banks urge people to register during second trimester and some even provide incentives on early registration. Make sure your doctor or midwive knows how to collect blood.
Reveiw the FIND A BLOOD BANK searching tool formed by non profit parents guide to cord blood bank. It has database that contain 200 banks you will find every information.
Do confirm whether a bank meets federal accredetion requirement , the acredetions should be either AABB or FACT. both group ensure the bank have standard facilities.
Ask if bank provide shipping with thernal integrity, does bank process blood within 48 hours? Does the concerned bank have clinical ecperience? Is the bank financialy stable and profitable. So these are queries which should at least be inquired upon. I know it's a mouthful but it would be easier if you consult your doctor before taking the final decision.

Hope this will help in understanding
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How Effective Is The Stem Cell Preservation?

Brief Answer: Stem cells preservation Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome Your concern is appreciated Cord blood banking which preserve blood left in umbilical cord and placenta for future use , these cells are very unique and potentially life saving called stem cells. They Can easily be extracted resulting in no pain and risk to mother and baby. It has alot of benefits because these stem cells are different from adult stem cells in way that they are more flexible and biologically younger have less chances of rejection when used in tranplantation. Cord stem cells gave less chances of HLA mismatch them bone marrow stem cells resulting in great decrease in post transplanatation graft versus host disease. It can be used in conditions that are currently lacking medical treatment options When required by baby it is readily availbale wasting non time in finding and cross matching, resulting in early start of treatment. it's rarely infected with latent virus so better tolerated by body. It has very significant role in regenerative medicine which is exciting field in medicine and research is going on regarding many diseases like rebuilding cardiac tissue repairing damage done due to stroke, in parkinson diseade alzhiemer disease etc. Saving your child stem cells can't only benefit him but also other siblings when in need. Its 25% perfect match for sibling and 50% partial match. Using these easily availbale, disease free stem cells have less chances of rejection and post transplantation complication. Cord stem cells are used to treat 80 debilitating diseases. If you child contract a disease which must be treated with chemotherapy and radiation which will surely effect immune system these stem cells will help in repopulating your child blood and immune system. Wishing you best of health Thanks Dr M.S Khalil.