A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a novel method for treating spina bifida in utero, according to scientists. A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a ...

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Umbilical cord has become a valuable medical tool thanks to its nutrient-rich blood, but new Houston research has found the tissue itself may be useful for treating the birth defect spina bifida in ...