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A first: Brain support cells from umbilical cord stem cells

A first: Brain support cells from umbilical cord stem cells | Science News | Scoop.it
From medicalxpress.com - January 17, 2012 3:29 PM
For the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may eventually lead to new treatment options for spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, among other nervous system diseases.
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3-Minute Wait to Clamp Umbilical Cord Reduces Anemia | Delayed Clamping of Newborns' Umbilical Cords Raises Blood Volume, Iron Levels | LiveScience

3-Minute Wait to Clamp Umbilical Cord Reduces Anemia | Delayed Clamping of Newborns' Umbilical Cords Raises Blood Volume, Iron Levels | LiveScience | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.livescience.com - November 17, 2011 5:50 PM
Doctors should wait at least three minutes before clamping a baby's umbilical cord after birth. This will reduce a baby's risk of iron deficiency and anemia.
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