by Insception Lifebank | Blog, blood cancer, cord blood application, FDA, Health and Wellness, Research
The FDA made history in April with its first-ever approval of an expanded cord blood product for use as a primary treatment in hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) for certain blood cancers in adults and children 12 years of age and older.1 Why is cord blood...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, blood cancer, cord blood application, FDA, Health and Wellness, Research
Share this article : “Wait! Wait! Wait! I have something for you.” What that nurse at the ultrasound center had for expecting mom Jessica Fox was a CBR®, our American sister company’s brochure. Just weeks after learning she was pregnant with their first child,...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Cord Blood, Cord Blood Banking, Cord Blood Blog, Health and Wellness, pregnancy blog, pregnancy tips
The countdown is on! Your little one is almost ready to make their debut and you couldn’t be more excited. But, before it’s time to head to the hospital to deliver, here are a few things to consider doing before your due date: Plan for the unexpected You may not know...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Health and Wellness, healthy parenting
Let’s face it, when you picture a brown bag school lunch, the word “gourmet” doesn’t exactly come to mind. But, what if there was a way to reimagine the usual sandwich, apple and granola bar into a creative and appealing healthy lunch that your kids will be eager to...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Health and Wellness
Any teenager deserves a chance to go to the prom, no matter the location of the venue. For children staying at SickKids hospital in Toronto, they were given their prom on a special Friday night on July 11. The prom is called the After Hours Exclusive Teen Event, and...
by Insception Lifebank | Blog, Health and Wellness, Stem cell blog
World Sickle Cell Day, created by a United Nations resolution, is recognized globally as a day to spread awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD is the most commonly known genetic disease in the world today. While it is seen most frequently in people originating...