Genetic clues found in cord blood can offer early insight into which infants are at higher risk for health problems like diabetes, stroke and liver disease later in life, researchers will report at ...

Umbilical cord abnormalities constitute a significant contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Common complications include abnormal cord length (excessively short or long), true ...

A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant’s body may provide a safe option for preterm infants born after 28 weeks who need rapid support, suggests a study supported by the ...

The pregnancy journey involves a lot of checkups, tests and scans until you finally meet your baby. This medical care can feel overwhelming from time to time. However, they are necessary to monitor ...

Pooled Umbilical Cord Blood Boosts Stem Cell Transplant Success, Trial Finds By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new way of using umbilical cord blood — ...

The umbilical cord appears as a flexible tube in the ultrasound that connects your baby to the placenta. However, this tube has a major role in your baby’s growth and is not just a connection. It ...

The addition of an off-the-shelf pooled stem cell product to a single unit of umbilical cord blood conferred favorable ...

Researchers evaluated an allogeneic umbilical cord cell therapy in T1DM. A single dose provided durable insulin preservation, ...

Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study says. Genetic clues found in cord blood can offer early insight into which ...