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2. Cord blood bank - Wikipedia

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   A cord blood bank is a facility which stores umbilical cord blood for future use. Both private and public cord blood banks have developed in response to the potential for cord blood in treating diseases of the blood and immune systems. Public cord blood banks accept donations to be used for anyone in need, and as such function like public blood ...

3. Grieving parents press awareness of importance of blood donation

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   It comes after Holly Gormley died at the age of 11 following complications as a result of a rare blood condition. Grieving parents press awareness of importance of blood donation Skip to main content

4. My Sister's Keeper (novel) - Wikipedia

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   At first Anna was only meant to donate her umbilical cord, but in response to Kate's relapses, Anna repeatedly donates blood, marrow, and eventually, an organ to her. She is 13 years old at the time the novel takes place, and seeks to be medically emancipated from her parents. She believes that this legal support is necessary to help her resist ...

5. National Marrow Donor Program - Wikipedia

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   In both cases, recovery is usually swift and donors typically have fully restored marrow and blood cell counts in under two weeks. Cord blood cells are obtained from the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn baby after the cord is clamped and cut as in a normal delivery. The cord blood is then stored frozen in a bank until needed for a ...

6. Donating blood saves lives - where you can give - AOL

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   This holiday season, give the gift of life by donating blood; it could save a life. According to the American Red Cross, someone needs blood every 2 seconds in this country, and an average of ...

7. Medical Professionals Debunk 39 Health Myths They Wish You’d ...

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   Image credits: JustGenericName #3. When families want us to "do everything possible" to keep their elderly, weak, sickly, poor quality of life family member alive.