Cord blood disorders is speculative, some research has been done in other areas. Any such potential beyond blood and immunological uses is limited by the fact that cord cells are hematopoietic stem cells (which can differentiate only into blood cells), and not pluripotent stem cells (such as embryonic stem cells, which can differentiate into any type of tissue). Cord blood has been studied as a treatment for diabetes. However, apart from blood disorders, the use of cord blood for other diseases is not in routine clinical use and remains a major challenge for the stem cell community. Along with cord blood, Wharton's
Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine The Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine (Hangul: 자생한방병원) is the largest oriental medical hospital specializing in non-surgical treatment of spine and joint disorders in Korea. It was designated as a 'Spine Specialized Oriental Medical Hospital' by the Korea Ministry of Health and also designated as a 'Health Tour' hospital for foreigners by the Korean Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI). The hospital is notable for its accomplished history in the field of non-surgical oriental medicine and its International Clinic, headed by Raimund Royer, who (as of November 2006) was the only European practicing oriental medicine in