View in Web Browser   November 2011
	In This Issue:   Research examines if cord blood stem cells may help alleviate chest pain     An Important Factor in Cord Blood Collection     Saving a Sibling's Cord Blood - Grateful for the Option       Refer a Friend >>     New: Cord Blood Tissue Stem Cells >>     And receive a $50 gift card from ViaCord.     Expecting again? Enjoy a special savings and be sure to learn more about cord tissue stem cell banking.             Research examines if cord blood stem cells may help alleviate chest pain by Kate         Today, stem cells are primarily used in the treatment of disease and in tissue regeneration. They largely come from one of three sources - cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood. At ViaCord, we're dedicated to storing cord blood stem cells for families for potential medical use. We're also dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest related research. That is why we'd like to tell you about a study recently posted by the American Heart Association (AHA).   Continue Reading >>         “Hope this type of research continues.”         Jeff               An Important Factor in Cord Blood Collection by Kate         For treatments that use cord blood stem cells, a key predictor of success is the number of stem cells that are available for transplant or infusion. That's why ViaCord developed a state-of-the-art collection system to preserve the most cells possible - and why expectant parents should ask about and understand the collection process as they decide which cord blood company to bank with. One important factor to consider is the type of anticoagulant used in the cord blood collection.   Continue Reading >>         “I'm glad I went with ViaCord for my family!”         Meredith               Saving a Sibling's Cord Blood - Grateful for the Option by Kate         Tasha Jock was just 20 years old when her 6-month-old daughter Madilynn, or Maddie, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on September 19, 2010. Maddie quickly began aggressive chemotherapy at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. One month after Maddie’s diagnosis, Tasha learned she was pregnant with her second child. Continue Reading >>         “Glad she didn't need to use the cord blood. It's nice to have it just in case though;         Becky L.                   More Featured Posts   Find Us On           Cord Blood in Action: The Pages Share Their Heartwarming Story       Umbilical Cord Clamping and Cord Blood Collection       An Overview of Stem Cells

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