Stem cell safety in rheumatoid arthritis: what five years of cord blood data show
Does stem cell safety hold up years after treatment? A Korean study followed nine patients with rheumatoid arthritis for five years after a single infusion of cord blood-derived cells. Its main finding concerns long-term safety, the hardest information to obtain in this field. Why long-term stem cell safety data matter Early-phase clinical trials usually follow […]
Spina bifida and placental stem cells: what the CuRe trial shows
For the first time, research on spina bifida and stem cells has reached the operating room before birth. The CuRe trial, published in The Lancet in February 2026, added a patch of placental mesenchymal stem cells to fetal surgery for myelomeningocele. Phase 1 results indicate that the procedure is safe and feasible. Efficacy, however, remains […]
Advanced cell therapies: three requirements for reaching the patient
Between a stored cell and a medicine lies a distance made of processes, controls and data. Advanced cell therapies only cover that distance when the product is reproducible, traceable and verified in a clinical study with pre-declared endpoints. A multicentre trial published in 2026 on umbilical cord mesenchymal cells, and the regulatory decision that followed […]
Microbiota in preterm infants and cord blood: what a twin-pair study teaches us
What happens to the microbiota in preterm infants when a baby is given back its own cord blood cells at birth? A randomised study measured exactly that, using an unusual design: comparing monozygotic twins, one treated with their own cells, the other with saline. In the treated infants a more balanced immune profile and a […]
Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells: results of a real-world study in 120 patients
Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells were assessed in a study carried out under real clinical practice conditions, which followed 120 patients with lupus nephritis unresponsive to conventional therapy for twelve months. Twelve months after infusion, 56.7% showed a positive renal response. The context: an autoimmune disease that targets the kidneys Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is […]
Cord Blood Stem Cells a treatment for stroke
CORD BLOOD STEM CELLS: AN IMPORTANT CELLULAR SOURCE FOR TREATING STROKE Stroke is today one of the major challenges for modern medicine, as our brain has a very limited natural ability to repair damage to nervous tissue. However, scientific research is opening a new and exciting frontier: the use of umbilical cord cells to regenerate […]
Support groups and prenatal classes: why participate
Pregnancy is a unique journey, but it should not be experienced alone. Every woman carries with her conflicting emotions: joy, expectations, but also fears and questions. Often, one finds themselves confronted with a thousand pieces of information found online, with the sometimes conflicting advice of friends and relatives, and with their own deepest fears. In […]
Gestational sac: what it is, what it is for, and when to worry
What is the gestational sac? The gestational sac (in English gestational sac) is the first structure observed in early pregnancies. It appears as a small round cavity filled with fluid, located within the uterus. Its presence is crucial because it indicates that the pregnancy is intrauterine (therefore correctly positioned) and not ectopic. Following the gestational […]
Ovarian pain during pregnancy: causes, risks, and when to worry
Ovarian pain in the early weeks of pregnancy Ovarian pain at the beginning of pregnancy is a common symptom that can scare many future mothers. In most cases, it is a physiological and temporary condition, but sometimes it can signal complications that require medical attention. The discomfort generally manifests on one side, corresponding to the […]
Partner support during pregnancy: psychological, physical, and during childbirth
Pregnancy is a unique period in a woman’s life, filled with emotions but also physical and psychological changes. In this journey, the presence and support of the partner hold immense value: they enhance the well-being of the future mother and lay the foundations for a strong bond with the baby. Studies show that a lack […]
