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Glass frogs achieve transparency by packing red blood cells into mirror-co
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New research shows that glass frogs known for their highly transparent undersides and muscles perform their "disappearing acts" by stowing away nearly all of their red blood cells into their uniquely reflective livers. The study, led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History an
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Scientists test 'smart' red blood cells to deliver antibiotics that target
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The platform, described in a new paper in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases, could help to address the ongoing antibiotic resistance crisis, say the scientists. They modified and then tested red blood cells as a carrier for one of the world's only remaining resistance-proof antibiotics: Po
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Thalassemia Children require comprehensive treatment approach says Dr Suni
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 7 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Owing to the lack of awareness and access to quality care, Thalassemia is fast becoming a major health concern stated Dr Sunil Bhat, Director and Clinical Lead, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation,
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Music therapy improves pain coping ability for patients with sickle cell d
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Cleveland (Ohio) [US], February 17 (ANI): Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder, in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. A new study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health found that patients with Sickle Cell
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Mechanical blood clot removal showed positive results in half of stroke pa
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Orleans (Louisiana) [US], February 14 (ANI): A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. According to an international study, mechanical removal of blood clots reduced post-stroke disability in nearly half of "all-comer" rea
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Studies explore Omega-3 Index benefits for immunity and cell membrane inte
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Sioux Falls (South Dakota) [US], February 4 (ANI): Two pivotal studies featuring the Omega-3 Index have shed light on how they impact the body. The first discussed how the Omega-3 Index relates to red blood cell (RBC) distribution width (a measure of cellular integrity) and the second explor
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New study reveals being in space destroys more red blood cells
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], January 17 (ANI): A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia.
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Vascular damage in type 2 diabetes patients caused by lack of important mo
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], November 13 (ANI): Red blood cells' altered function leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. This effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood cells, as shown by the results of a new study in cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mi
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Lack of important molecule in red blood cells causes vascular damage in ty
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], November 10 (ANI): Altered function of the red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. Results from a new study in cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mice show that this effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood ce
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Red blood cell alterations contribute to lupus: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): The autoimmune disease lupus may be triggered by a defective process in the development of red blood cells (RBCs), according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery could lead to new methods for classifying and treating patient
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Study hints long term impacts of higher red blood cell transfusions among
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Virginia [US], January 3 (ANI): A study published in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' compared thresholds for blood transfusions in premature babies to examine their severe and long-term impacts.
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Higher red blood cell transfusions level may cause high risk to premature
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Virginia [US], January 1 (ANI): A randomized clinical trial lead by researchers of George Mason University has examined the blood transfusions in premature babies and their long term impacts.
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