Stem cell therapy performed on babies in the womb could reverse brain abnormalities linked to a severe birth defect, experts ...

A first in-human, phase I trial examined feasibility as well as safety ...

Experimental therapy of applying stem cells during surgery could be ‘major milestone’ in treatment of birth defects ...

Six pregnant women participated in a small trial in which placenta-derived stem cells were applied to fetal spinal cords and the treatment was found to be safe.

Stem cell therapy performed while babies are still in the womb could help reverse brain abnormalities associated with a ...

A first-in-human trial shows the feasibility and safety of delivering placenta-derived stem cells during prenatal ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...

The revolutionary procedure at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital reduces the risk of complications for moms and improves outcomes for babies ...

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Children born with spina bifida usually face a multitude of challenges throughout their lives, with many of them having limited mobility. But a ground breaking experimental surgery ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PALM COAST, Fla. – For the Trinkle family, ...