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Facts – Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy in the Next 10 Years
According to the Ministry of Public Health statistics in 2018, blood and blood-forming organs diseases and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism were Thailand’s 10th leading cause of death and the mortality rate of these diseases increases every year. In 2014, the mortality rate from the blood diseases was only 1.1%, whereas it had increased to 1.7% in 2018.
8 Reasons Why We Should Collect Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells
Umbilical cord blood stem cells (UCB) are true all-rounders. They have been used to treat patients with unmet medical needs. This type of stem cells is considered as one of the alternatives to reduce the risk for premature death from critical illnesses. Let’s hear from people with direct experiences sharing the main reasons why collecting umbilical cord blood stem cells are valuable.
Diseases Treated with Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells
The stem cells isolated from umbilical cord blood are true all-rounders which can differentiate into many distinct cell types. To date, a number of studies have shown the widespread use of umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of the following diseases.
Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells for Facial Rejuvenation
Beauty means having healthy skin; the ability to fight injuries and diseases quickly and effectively. Throughout our lives, our skins will change constantly. In Thailand, we are surrounded and inundated by contaminated air and water, pollutants, and UV radiation every day, which can cause skin damage and accelerate skin aging. To date, stem cell aesthetics is a revolutionary new therapy that can potentially help regenerate damaged skin. However, some people may wonder whether stem cells from umbilical cord blood can really be used for facial rejuvenation.
Can Stem Cells be Used to Treat Any Diseases?
Payao Poontarat, the first Thai Olympic hero with a bronze medal in the light flyweight, has undergone stem cell transplantation and benefited from the treatment before, though he later on died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This is one of the interesting stories showing the major development of stem cell therapy and its potentials for treating diseases in Thailand.
Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Diseases
Stem cell therapy generally aims to replace or repair damaged or diseased cells within the body and to restore organ function. All vital organs begin to lose some function as you age during adulthood or complications sometimes cause damaged cells in the certain organ. As a result, stem cell therapy becomes one of the treatment options for various diseases including heart diseases.