Stem Cell Banking by Mitch Shah is a medical
non-fiction book which takes us through the process of stem cell and its allied
use and other aspects. To understand this, we would advise you to take a look
around online ‘what is stem cell?’ And even if you miss, no worries this short
and knowledgeable book will teach you all about it.
This book tells us about the stem cell banking. How
is it done? What are various types of it? And how to choose the appropriate bank
for it? As per the researches, it has come out that the purest form of stem
cell can be obtained from umbilical cord blood during the birth of a baby. The cord
blood is an easily accessible source of stem cells than can be used in a
variety of ways. Let’s see some of the fringe benefits of stem cell banking, as
per the book.
“In the stem cell banking and therapy and
transplant, a disease-free new born is the donor of pure blood that can heal
diseases or issues like”:
- Malignancies
- Bone marrow failure
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Genetic conditions – as change of blood works wonders
- Immunodeficiencies
- Metabolic disorders
For the people in the medical field related to stem
cell therapy or transplant, this book is like a treasure trove. Segmented into
six useful chapters, the book explains A to Z about stem cell banking. Important
aspects like ‘types of stem cell banking’, ‘how do I search for a good cord
blood bank’, and so on have been given with full credibility. For instance, the
author has explained in depth ‘Public Banking Vs Private Banking’. After going through
the information, one can surely make an informed decision, since it’s a matter
of life and death. Though the book is full of medical jargons, however, for the
relevant people and parents it is simply a boon.
The author’s
knowledge about medical discoveries and updates is quite evident in the work.
Also, he has kept the topics’ explanation lucid and properly segmented. This
book scores high on spreading awareness about the stem cell topics as in India
this is kind of unheard practice. The book might not be for mass, but one thing
is sure that the content here is better than many Q & A websites like Quora
or Researchgate.
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