Monday, April 7, 2008

Valuable (Cord) Blood Discarded

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99% of umbilical cord cells, which can be used to treat diseases, thrown out

Imagine doctors throwing away thousands of doses of proven cancer-curing medications every day.

In a sense, that's already happening.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Cord Blood Education Bill Passed

The House of Representatives for the State of Pennsylvania passed bill Number 807, provding for umbilical cord blood banking; requiring health care facilities and providers to give pregnant patients information regarding umbilical cord blood banking; and requiring health care facilities to permit pregnant patients to arrange for umbilical cord blood donations.