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Researchers develop neutrophil 'nanosponges' to cure arthritis
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): Researchers have developed neutrophil "nanosponges" that can safely absorb and neutralise a variety of proteins that play a role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
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All you need to know about sickle-cell disease
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study sheds light on how sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected body parts.
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This antioxidant could improve heart health
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Bilirubin, a natural antioxidant, may help improve your cardiovascular health, according to a study.
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Over 1 lakh thalassemia patients die before they turn 20
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): India is one of the worst thalassemia affected countries in the world with more than four crore carriers and over one lakh thalassaemia majors under blood transfusion every month.
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Unexpected new drug target discovered for acute myeloid leukemia
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells, characterised by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that build up in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells.
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Scientists find a headway in Antimalarial Drugs
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): A team of researchers has recently discovered new targets for drug development against life-threatening malaria parasite, which needs two proteins to infect red blood cells and exit after multiplying.
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Even modest exposure to oil can harm coastal, marine birds
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that birds with even small amounts of oil present on their feathers experience problems related to their red blood cells.
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Preventing exercise from putting lungs at risk
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): Regular exercise may be one of the pillars of health, but for many, a jog or run can trigger panting, wheezing and shortness of breath - and not because they are out of shape.
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What is Aplastic Anaemia?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 14 (ANI): Ever wonder what would happen, if vital blood components like white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs) andplatelets are deficient in your body?
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New method discovered to restore function of WBC's in septic patients
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 2 (ANI) Treating white blood cells of sepsis patients with antibodies may restore their function and ability to eradicate deadly bacteria, says a new study.
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