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The number of mums choosing to have a c-section has been on the rise for years. In 2015, the British Medical Journal reported 21% of births included a c-section – a steep increase from 12% in 2000^[1] – and now, the NHS says 1 in 4 mums deliver their baby via c-section. If you plan to be join them, or if you’re just considering the risks, here’s everything you should know.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia have discovered a way to replace the cells responsible for causing cystic fibrosis with healthy, disease-free alternatives.

Scientists found that cell transplant therapy, normally used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, could also hold the key to curing the worst symptoms of the condition.

The results from a small-scale study in Florida, USA offer hope that hearing loss may soon be reversible thanks to the power of cord blood stem cells.

Earlier this year, doctors at Florida Children’s Hospital treated children with their own stem cell samples to great effect, with almost half experiencing significant improvements in their auditory abilities.

Researchers have found that a drug designed to release stem cells into the bloodstream may actually treat some forms of lung injury.

The drug, called Plerixafor, is used around the world to fight some types of cancer but a new study suggests it may also protect against lung injuries caused by cigarette smoke.

Doctors at Trinity Clinic Fukuoka, Japan have been given approval to treat Alzheimer’s disease using cutting-edge stem cell therapy.

After 13 years of development by Dr Jeong Chan Ra and his team, the treatment promises a potential cure for the brain degenerative disease could be found in the near future. Currently, however, medicine can only decelerate Alzheimer’s.

A new clinical trial will see hospitals from across the country come together in a bid to treat Crohn’s disease with stem cell therapy.

The new ASTIClite trial, led by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS trust, follows on from a 2015 study that found stem cells could improve patients’ quality of life.

Man’s best friend could be given a new lease of life thanks to recent advancements in stem cell therapy.

Around the world, dogs suffering from osteoarthritis are responding well to stem cell injections, which restore greater mobility and regenerate worn-out joints.

A team of scientists in Japan have demonstrated that neurons derived from stem cells can be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s in monkeys.

Parkinson’s affects around 1 in 500 people in the UK and is caused when dopamine-producing nerve cells degenerate and can no longer work effectively. Dopamine is responsible for sending signals to the part of the brain that controls movement; lack of dopamine is responsible for the jerky and uncontrolled movements symptomatic of Parkinson’s.

Nenad Bursac and a team of Bioengineers at Duke University have made a breakthrough after years of work by creating functioning muscle from scratch. His team have previously grown muscle from muscle-derived cells in 2015 – but with an end goal of being able to treat people with muscular disorders (such as muscular dystrophy) they needed to find an alternative starting point.

An international study using stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis has been hailed a ‘game changer’ for sufferers of the condition.

The treatment involves wiping out patients’ immune systems with chemotherapy and then rebuilding it with autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplants. Results from the trial showed that it was able to stop the disease from progressing in participants, and also improved existing symptoms.

Stem Cell Blog

C-sections and cord blood banking: what you need to know

Australian doctors use stem cells to treat cystic fibrosis

Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia have discovered a way to replace the cells responsible for causing cystic fibrosis with healthy, disease-free alternatives.

Scientists found that cell transplant therapy, normally used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, could also hold the key to curing the worst symptoms of the condition.

Stem cells treat sensorineural hearing loss

The results from a small-scale study in Florida, USA offer hope that hearing loss may soon be reversible thanks to the power of cord blood stem cells.

Earlier this year, doctors at Florida Children’s Hospital treated children with their own stem cell samples to great effect, with almost half experiencing significant improvements in their auditory abilities.

Could stem cells offer a treatment for lung injury?

Researchers have found that a drug designed to release stem cells into the bloodstream may actually treat some forms of lung injury.

The drug, called Plerixafor, is used around the world to fight some types of cancer but a new study suggests it may also protect against lung injuries caused by cigarette smoke.

Treating Alzheimer’s with stem cells found in fat

Doctors at Trinity Clinic Fukuoka, Japan have been given approval to treat Alzheimer’s disease using cutting-edge stem cell therapy.

After 13 years of development by Dr Jeong Chan Ra and his team, the treatment promises a potential cure for the brain degenerative disease could be found in the near future. Currently, however, medicine can only decelerate Alzheimer’s.

UK based clinical trial to treat Crohn’s with stem cells

A new clinical trial will see hospitals from across the country come together in a bid to treat Crohn’s disease with stem cell therapy.

The new ASTIClite trial, led by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS trust, follows on from a 2015 study that found stem cells could improve patients’ quality of life.

Stem cell therapy for dogs

Man’s best friend could be given a new lease of life thanks to recent advancements in stem cell therapy.

Around the world, dogs suffering from osteoarthritis are responding well to stem cell injections, which restore greater mobility and regenerate worn-out joints.

Could stem cells offer a treatment for Parkinson’s disease?

A team of scientists in Japan have demonstrated that neurons derived from stem cells can be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s in monkeys.

Scientists create a working muscle using stem cells

Stem cell transplant – game-changing treatment for multiple sclerosis

An international study using stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis has been hailed a ‘game changer’ for sufferers of the condition.

The treatment involves wiping out patients’ immune systems with chemotherapy and then rebuilding it with autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplants. Results from the trial showed that it was able to stop the disease from progressing in participants, and also improved existing symptoms.

Could Mitochondria Transplantation Roll Back Ageing?

Reprogrammed Stem Cells Could Bring About Long-Term Cancer Remission

Stem Cell Therapy for Hearing Loss to Begin First In-Human Trial

Could Stem Cells Help Treat Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure?

Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells Show Promise for Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in New Study

Cells4Life Blog Posts

Could Mitochondria Transplantation Roll Back Ageing?

Reprogrammed Stem Cells Could Bring About Long-Term Cancer Remission

Stem Cell Therapy for Hearing Loss to Begin First In-Human Trial

Could Stem Cells Help Treat Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure?

Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells Show Promise for Chronic Spinal Cord Injury in New Study