Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know
Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen to all the different tissues in your body and removing carbon dioxide to ...
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Hybrid diffuse optics could revolutionize blood flow monitoring in critical care
a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen effectively. While effective in increasing ...
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What to know about giving blood
Giving blood is a great way to support your community while also taking care of your own health. You can find blood drives ...
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ICFO diffuse optics improves blood transfusion monitoring
Transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) can be life-saving treatments for patients suffering from anemia, where the body lacks enough healthy RBCs to effectively deliver oxygen around the body. But the ...
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Understanding gallbladder issues in sickle cell patients
High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...
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This medical breakthrough could change sickle cell forever
New gene therapies could transform sickle cell treatment forever. A future without pain crises or hospitalizations may finally be within reach.