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Claimed benefits of blood transfusion from teenagers to those over 35

Posted in Medicine on 6th Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller

Instead of halting the ageing process, Karmazin says he thinks plasma transfusions actually reverse it.

Lab-grown stem cells could replace blood donations

Posted in Science on 21st May, 2017
by Alex Muller

Cancer patients could someday sidestep waiting for bone marrow transplants.

Limitless blood supplies are 'tantalisingly close' to becoming reality, reveal scientists

Posted in Medicine on 18th May, 2017
by Alex Muller

Researchers turn adult cells into stem cells that can then create any kind of blood cell, including immune system ones.

Stanford system keeps drug levels in the Goldilocks zone

Posted in Medicine on 16th May, 2017
by Alex Muller

A biosensor forms part of a new system that can monitor the amount of a given drug in a patient's bloodstream in real time, and adjust the dosage as required.

Non-O blood group 'linked to higher heart attack risk'

Posted in Medicine on 30th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

People with a non-O blood group have a slightly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, research suggests.