The Decision For Cord Blood Storage Is Easy

When you first start your prenatal care you doctor may or may not discuss cord blood storage, and it may be up to you entirely to start the discussion. If your family has a genetic predisposition to certain diseases and cancers, banking your newborns cord blood could be the most important decision you will ever make. True you may never need to call upon the stem cells, but it is an added form of life insurance policy that may prove one day to be worth more to you than millions of dollars ever could be. The stem cells found in the newborns cordblood can be used to not only protect your newest addition to the family, but they are compatible with you, your spouse, and their other siblings. Cord blood storage may ultimately save the life of one of your parents. Before discovering the life saving potential of cordblood, doctors routinely treated it like the byproducts of birth and discarded it. Today it is becoming more and more common for doctors to recommend storing it. Collecting cord blood from a newborn is a completely non invasive maneuver that just requires the medical team to put it in a storage container provided by FamilyCord immediately after birth. The baby does not have to be bothered in any way to collect the cord blood because it is done after the umbilical cord is cut using FamilyCord’s patented collection kit which is considered one of the safest in the industry. Of course, because the cord blood is extracted from the umbilical cord it is important to have made your decision prior to birth and to be prepared with the collection kit. The physician as well as the nurse needs to be aware of your decision to bank your newborn’s cordblood, and you need to have the collection kit available to medical staff when you arrive at the hospital. Once the collection is taken, you call for pick up and within 2 hours a courier will be there to get your special package delivered and processed immediately. FamilyCord also offers different payment options for storage with storage times being anywhere from a year and beyond, and FamilyCord is the first and only the only private cord banking facility that offers a public donation option in the future. The public donation option is a great way to help another family in the future. Although families with a predisposition to certain genetic diseases may opt for cordblood storage more than a family that may not, the future uses of stem cells have not all be recognized, and what might not seem to be too important today, may indeed be important to you in the future. Storing your cord blood is an easy, affordable way to offer protection for your baby and family for many years down the road. ; it finding the right cord blood storage facility is what matters.

Hot Stocks For March 31St 2010 Xcho Slpo Cbai Brzm

Boca Raton FL, TheStockWizards.net a Premiere Financial Portal & Investor Relations Firm that brings a wealth of trading resources to Small Cap Investors, has compiled a list of stocks on the OTCBB, and Pink Sheet Markets that have positive technical indicators and may provide continued trading opportunities for investors.

XenaCare Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB) XCHO

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Mar 31, 2010 XenaCare Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:XCHO), a company specializing in the marketing and retail distribution of consumer healthcare products, has announced today that its over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, Cobroxin, will be featured on a segment of The Balancing Act, a morning show that airs on the top-rated women’s cable television network, Lifetime Television.

Technical Outlook

XCHO All of our technical indicators show that the stock is very oversold at these levels. We are expecting a bounce off the 50 day moving average (.35) in the next few days. With a market capitalization of about 25 million The Stock Wizards.net thinks the stock is very undervalued at these levels considering the sales and revenues that their flagship product Cobroxin will generate. One to keep an eye on. For more information on Cobroxin go to there website. http://www.cobroxin.com/

Superlattice Power, Inc. (OTCBB) SLPO

MOORESVILLE, NC, Mar 31, 2010 Superlattice Power, Inc. (OTCBB: SLPO) (www.superlatticepower.com), emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-powered batteries worldwide, proudly announces due to availability of new Cathode material the development of the fast charge, 80% state of charge (SOC) battery pack in less than 30 minutes shows promising results.

Technical Outlook:

SLPO Traders and Investors are focusing in on the resistance level of .05. A weekly close above this level will spark new momentum for the stock and possibly the start of a new short term trend. SLPO has a nice solid base at .03. SLPO is currently up 16% on 27 million shares traded in the morning session.

Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTCBB) CBAI

LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2010 Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI), the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company (http://www.cordblood-america.com ) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells, a biological insurance policy, to families nationwide and internationally, announced today that it has signed a License and Cooperation Agreement for the processing and storage of umbilical cord blood in China with AXM Pharma, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AXMP).

Technical Outlook

CBAI  Traders and Investors are taking notice this morning that there could be a potential breakout over the 50 day moving average (.0094.) a breakout over the 50 day moving average can produce major breakouts in stocks. A weekly close over the psychological .01 area this week could spark some serious momentum in the stock.  CBAI is currently up 4% on 11 million shares traded in the morning session.

Brazilian Mining Inc (OTC: BRZM)

GARDNERVILLE, NV, Mar 31, 2010 Terrax Inc., www.terrax.us is a subsidiary of Brazilian Mining Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BRZM). Mr. Murray Owen, President of Terrax, announced that the research and development team of Terrax has adapted its Theia system to provide environmental detection and display of greenhouse gases and other invisible gases which are known to contribute to global warming. The Theia system uses proprietary data analysis coupled with unique camera devices selected by Terrax. Mr. Owens stated that “the application of the Theia System allows Terrax to enter into the Green Sector and to supply products for the civilian market in the effort to decrease global warming.” The company, Terrax, believes that this application of the Theia system will broaden their revenue stream and profitability.

Technical Outlook

 BRZM  broke out above its 200 day moving average (.0167) a few days ago and is consolidating very nicely above this level. There has been a four-day consolidation period in affect. The stock could be setting up for another run. If BRZM can break above the short term resistance level of .025 there could be another round of momentum buying in the stock. BRZM is up 21% on 4.2 million shares traded in the morning session.

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Medical Advances, Including Cord Blood, Herald A Golden Age Of Medical Advances

We live in amazing times when it comes to medical advances. In our media-centric world, we have a tendency to focus on disease outbreaks or what seems like ever increasing odds of contracting cancer, but we never really stop to put these facts in context. Certainly we have seen some significant outbreaks. SARS was a major concern only a few years ago, causing chaos in many parts of the world, including North America. But the death toll was measured in hundreds, perhaps thousands worldwide. The H1N1 (or Swine) flu, declared a pandemic influenza by the World Health Organization, generated a year and counting of anxious parents and nervous governments. Again, the death toll, considering the scope of the outbreak, has been extremely modest. In comparison, the 1918 influenza pandemic killed anywhere from 50 million to 100 million people worldwide. Was the 1918 flu any more virulent than H1N1? Possibly, It likely wasn’t any more deadly than SARS, though. So what explains the dramatically different death tolls, especially since conditions today are even more favorable for disease transmission (i.e., rapid and frequent travel along with increased population and greater population density). The answer is advances in medical treatment. What about that cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s? It seems that the odds of being stricken by cancer in your lifetime has increased this century and recent studies have warned about the overwhelming numbers of patients expected to be diagnosed with dementia and related afflictions in coming years. If modern medicine is so effective, why are we seeing this? Once again, a little context goes a long way. It’s not that modern medicine is failing us. On the contrary, there have been so many medical advances that more people are now living longer. And in living longer, their odds of being affected by conditions that are known to strike most frequently in elderly individuals -dementia and cancers being perfect examples- have been increased. In other words, some cancers and Alzheimer’s seemed less common fifty years ago because people were dying before they’d lived long enough to be affected. Medical researchers have already begun to tackle these age old scourges and progress continues to be made. Diseases like HIV, which were a virtual death sentence only a few decades ago, are now largely manageable. Stem cell research holds a great deal of promise in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions ranging from cancer to heart disease, diabetes and spinal cord injuries. And then there’s the potential of nano technology. I predict that many of us will look back on this century as the golden age of medical advances.

Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking ? Why Do Parents Consider Banking of Stem Cells?

Cord blood stem cell collection is a necessary act, but not routine in delivery rooms. Expectant parents are recommended to plan for cord blood donation early since nearly 50% of the vaginal child deliveries take place before the scheduled date. In such cases, even the most enthusiast parents seem to lose the opportunity to preserve their child’s umbilical cord cells that contain life saving potential for their newborn baby or other members of families. Therefore, plan and contact an umbilical cord blood bank for storing the miraculous stem cells. It is suggested that the interested parents do some research themselves about the various options available for preserving their baby’s stem cells in a cord blood bank.

When To Contact A Cord Blood Bank

Medical practitioners advise yet-to-be parents to plan for cord blood stem cell banking as early as the fourth month of the pregnancy. Most of the parents decide to bank cord blood cells if they have a family history of a particular disease that is treatable by bone marrow transplant or have a family member who is ailing with one of the disease that suggest bone marrow transplant treatment. The mother has to undergo special medical tests to ensure that she is eligible for the donation. In addition, she has to sign a consent form.

Cord Blood Stem Cells

Viability of Cord Blood in Treating Malignant Diseases

Having the capability of creating life-forming cells, cord blood has emerged as one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the past 2 decades. The process of cord blood banking is a highly specialized procedure that is taken up after the delivery of the placenta. Numerous positive outcomes have emerged in multiple cord blood cell transplants over the years and this is why medical practitioners are prioritizing the collection of these stem cells. Patients who are suffering from leukemia, liver disorders, heart attacks, some types of blindness, immune system disorders, diabetes, spinal cord damages etc, get relief from their severe conditions after cord blood cells are transplanted to them.

Cord Blood Vs Bone Marrow

Practitioners have made use of the umbilical cord blood collected in several life threatening diseases that had earlier treatment options like drugs and radiation treatments, often a combination of both. Later, bone marrow transplants came as another alternative treatment to medicines, radiation and chemotherapy, though the later are still used in several cases. Painful extraction and application of bone marrow stem cells is one of the major disadvantages of bone marrow transplants. Moreover, the availability of the right donor is an issue most patients and their doctors struggle with. With cord blood in the picture, patients can be their own donors! The nature of the stem cells extracted from cord blood makes it even more valuable.

Stem cells drained from the umbilical cords of babies can develop any type of cells required to cure certain types of diseases and decrease the incidence of graft versus host disease in transplants. One disadvantage, however, is the cord blood quantity, which is undoubtedly less than what patients can get in bone marrow.

Success Stories

Following are some of the case histories of cord blood cell treatments, that reinforce the importance of cord blood collection

Private Cord Blood Banking vs. Public Donation

Public Donation vs. Private Cord Blood Banks List of Pros and Cons

Deciding on a cord blood banking method is not easy. There are many factors to consider when choosing what is right for your family. Below you will find a list of pros and cons for each type of cord blood bank.

Public Cord Blood Banks – Pros:

1) Accept free donations

2) Strive to provide suitable cord blood to help people in need free of charge.

3) They provide stored cord blood for medical research (sometimes at a profit).

Public Cord Blood Banks – Cons:

1) Like any transplant, finding a suitable match can sometimes be a challenge.

2) There is no guarantee that the cord blood you donated or a suitable match will be available if a family member should need it.

3) Even if a match is found, there is a higher chance of rejection when receiving cord blood from non-relatives.

Private Cord Blood Banks – Cons:

1) For genetic diseases, a transfusion using a person’s own cord blood may not be sufficient.

2) There is a fee for collection and storage.

3) Doesn’t serve the

Cord Blood Banking: Life Gets Better

For years, doctors have discarded the umbilical cord and the placenta after delivery without realizing the immense potential these organs have! Things are changing now, people today are more aware of the latest developments in science and technology and more and more people are taking cord blood banking seriously.

Regardless of what some people say, extracting cord blood from the umbilical cord for your baby and storing it in a cord blood bank is not harmful for you and your baby. The cord blood is drained after your baby is delivered and the umbilical cord is disconnected from your baby. But, why umbilical cord blood? The reason is though bone marrow can supply stem cells, the quality and quantity is a lot better in the umbilical cord. Besides, if a person has his own stem cells, he does not have to depend on others for donation. He is his own donor in cases of emergency. It is not necessary that his siblings with the similar genetic set up will be near him all the time. The cord blood you had preserved for him will be his savior. Speaking of siblings, have you ever thought that the cord blood that you have saved and stored in a cord blood bank could actually be of great use to the older siblings your baby may already have.

Incase you are worrying about the expenses of saving your baby’s cord blood, a suggestion is that you can look at it as insurance for your family. And finally after a few years, if you see that your child is growing up with no health concern, you can choose to sell the cord blood to a needy family. Not interested in selling your baby’s cord blood? Ok, you can donate it too. Public cord blood donation banks take cord blood for donations. Your baby’s cord blood will bring smiles to many faces!

Ok, you have decided in favor of cord blood banking. But which are the diseases which can be treated. Stem cells are being used to treat numerous diseases. The specialty of stem cells is that it can adjust anywhere. Here are some diseases which can be cured by cord blood stem cells.

Acute Leukemia

Chronic Leukemia

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Stem Cell Disorders

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Phagocyte Disorders

Liposomal Storage Diseases

Histiocytic Disorders

Inherited Erythrocyte Abnormalities

Congenital (Inherited) Immune System

Disorders

Other Inherited Disorders

Inherited Platelet Abnormalities,

Plasma Cell Disorders

Autoimmune Diseases

Brain Tumors

Ewing Sarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Ovarian Cancer

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Testicular Cancer.

Cord blood banking is a relatively new concept. Research is being made on how to utilize it effectively for the benefit of mankind. If you are not interested in preserving your umbilical cord blood for your family in a private cord blood bank, you can donate it for research. Cord blood banking is picking up with every passing day. Would you like to be a part of the revolution?