(Luis Enrique Ascui/Reuters - image credit)Health Canada says there are concerns surrounding umbilical cord blood stored at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository in Edmonton that "may pose serious health risks." What's more, Health Canada said online advertising suggests the cord blood can be used by people other than the person the blood came from. The facility in question is only permitted to store cord blood for use by the same individual. Are you affected by developments at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository? LISTEN | Cord blood banking experts says lack of enforced regulation is concerningCBC News requested comment from the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository.

Source: CBC News November 03, 2023 04:39 UTC