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Study: Newborn umbilical cord procedure safe for long-term neurodevelopment in children

An alternative method of transferring blood cells to weakened newborns through their umbilical cord does not carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks compared to standard practice, a recent study ... read more

Umbilical cord milking safe for newborns' neurodevelopment, study finds

An alternative method of transferring blood cells to weakened newborns through their umbilical cord does not carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks compared to standard practice, a recent study ... read more

Baby survives surgery while still attached to umbilical cord in Texas

From his room inside Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, 2-month-old Nikkia Pigeon III locks his gaze on his mother's eyes. Amanda Senf gently bounces him as she looks down at her miracle ... read more

Engineering Heart Valves Using Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

Children born with diseased heart valves must undergo surgery to repair or replace the damaged tissues. Although tissue engineering holds much promise in the long-term treatment of these pediatric ... read more