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Stem Cells & Medicine

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Nine Things to Know About Stem Cell Treatments

Considering a stem cell treatment? Be informed. Start here.

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Stem Cell Treatments: What to Ask

You have the right to a full explanation of any treatment you may be considering.

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Stem Cells, Disease, and Injury

Stem cell research holds tremendous promise for medical treatments, but scientists still have much to discover about how stem cells work and their capacity for healing. Learn more about how stem cells are being used to understand just a few diseases and conditions here. Check back regularly as we expand this list.

Aged-Related Macular Degeneration

ALS

COPD

Diabetes

Heart Disease

Liver Disease

Multiple Sclerosis

Osteoarthritis

Parkinson’s Disease

Cell Banking and Donation

Donating stem cells is a powerful way to help patients in need and advance research.

Cord Blood & Uses to Treat Disease
Blood stem cells found in cord blood have the ability to cure patients of specific diseases of the blood and immune systems. Learn more about cord blood, its therapeutic uses, donation, and banking.

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