Umbilical cord blood transplants: treatment for selected hematologic and oncologic diseases

Article Abstract:

Umbilical cord blood transplants are useful in treatment for selected hematologic and oncologic diseases. It is a rapidly growing treatment and uses material formerly thrown away, but now known to be rich in hematopoietic stem cells. The concepts are based on what has been learned from transplanting bone marrow. There are various ways to collect the stem cells from the placenta, a somewhat controversial source with various advantages and disadvantages.

Care and treatment, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Fetal blood, Fetal blood transplantation, Blood diseases, Hematologic diseases

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Intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate: a review of general principles

Article Abstract:

This article examines the renewed interest in fetal heart rate monitoring through auscultation, or listening with a stethoscope. This early fetal assessment technique has been shown to be as effective as electronic monitoring in preventing perinatal complications and often results in improved patient satisfaction.

United States, Standards, Usage, Evaluation, Comparative analysis, Fetoscopy, Fetal heart rate monitoring, Electronic fetal monitoring, Uterus, Uterine contractions, Obstetrics, Auscultation

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