Stem cells from umbilical cord used for cerebral palsy treatment
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 December 2009 2350 hrs

SINGAPORE: For the first time in Singapore, stem cells from the umbilical cord have been used to treat cerebral palsy - and with positive results.

Every one in 500 babies suffers from the condition worldwide, and the breakthrough could provide hope for more parents in the region, as currently such treatments are mostly done in the US.

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