Cord blood banking in the Arab world:current status and future developments

Dublin Core

Title

Cord blood banking in the Arab world:current status and future developments

Author

Matsumoto, Monica M.
Dajani,Rana
Matthews, Kirstin R.W.

Publisher

2015/07/00

Language

English

Publication Date

20150700

Abstract

Umbilical cord blood transplants are now used to treat numerous types of immune- and blood-related disorders and genetic diseases. Cord blood (CB) banks play an important role in these transplants by processing and storing CB units. In addition to their therapeutic potential, these banks raise ethical and regulatory questions, especially in emerging markets in the Arab world. In this article, the authors review CB banking in five countries in the region, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, selected for their different CB banking policies and initiatives. In assessing these case studies, the authors present regional trends and issues, including religious perspectives, policies, and demographic risk factors. This research suggests strong incentives for increasing the number of CB units that are collected from and available to Arab populations. In addition, the deficit in knowledge concerning public opinion and awareness in the region should be addressed to ensure educated decision-making.

Primary Classification

19.4

Secondary Classification

19.4;19.5

Primary keywords

Arab world--[pri];blood banks--[pri];cord blood--[pri]

Secondary keywords

case studies;education;hemoglobinopathies;Islamic ethics;private sector;public sector;regulation

Subject

Egypt--[pri];Jordan--[pri];Qatar--[pri];Saudi Arabia--[pri];United Arab Emirates--[pri]

Journal Article

Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation2015 July; 21(7):1188-1194

Note

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Call Number

citation

Bibliography

51 refs

ISSN

10838791 (print);15236536 (online)

Collection

IMSE Database

Citation

“Cord blood banking in the Arab world:current status and future developments,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 16, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/37437.