She Often Fainted in Hot Weather. What Was Wrong?
The day was sweltering. The 61-year-old woman urged her donkey into a trot. She loved riding around the ring on… Read More »She Often Fainted in Hot Weather. What Was Wrong?
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Clozapine Safety Research: Big Data Evidence on Rare Blood Cancer Cases
An interdepartmental research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has conducted the first… Read More »Clozapine Safety Research: Big Data Evidence on Rare Blood Cancer Cases
Five extra minutes of exercise a day could lower blood pressure
New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity (such as walking uphill or climbing stairs) to your… Read More »Five extra minutes of exercise a day could lower blood pressure
Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
There were many challenges in the process of confirming the role of the MAL gene, including a study by rival… Read More »Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
3D printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought “holy grail” of organ transplant medicine that remains elusive. New… Read More »3D printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
The method allows for rapid and accurate estimates of cardiovascular status to guide blood pressure control.
If patients receiving intensive care or undergoing major surgery develop excessively high or low blood pressure, they could suffer serious… Read More »The method allows for rapid and accurate estimates of cardiovascular status to guide blood pressure control.
Chilling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier: a plus for consumers
An orange packed with antioxidants and other health benefits can be a boost of energy for citrus consumers and growers… Read More »Chilling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier: a plus for consumers
New metric of blood circulation in the brain to better understand dementia
Every time the heart beats, it pumps blood through the vessels of the brain, causing them to expand slightly and… Read More »New metric of blood circulation in the brain to better understand dementia
An anti-inflammatory stops the spread of fungi that cause serious blood infections
A team of UC Davis Health researchers discovered that a common anti-inflammatory drug, mesalamine, can replace the work of good… Read More »An anti-inflammatory stops the spread of fungi that cause serious blood infections
Gentler cell therapies for blood cancer
Researchers have developed a method to “remove” a blood system affected by leukemia and at the same time build a… Read More »Gentler cell therapies for blood cancer