The ambitious project started with an idea that soon the human body and modern medical technology will become one. It will be possible to continuously monitor the body's condition in real-time thanks to the introduction of a next-generation microchip in the blood. Once the realm of science fiction, this is now a near reality.
The largest randomized clinical trial on blood transfusion to premature babies was completed by Dr. Haresh Kirpalani of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Edward Bell of the University of Iowa, and colleagues from the Neonatal Research Network, including Dr. Rosemary Higgins of the George Mason University College of Health and Human Services. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. To date, this is the most ambitious research in the world that examines blood transfusion in premature babies.
And who said it works?
A bluish zigzag under the knees, purple lines along the calf, bumps, and knots — these are the "art" of varicose veins, which can be located on any part of the legs. Can you still exercise with varicose veins? Let’s take a look.
Headaches, blood pressure drops, aching joints — for some people this is a sure sign of a change in the weather. Others think it's simply a coincidence. What is true?
Investments in health are the most important of our lives. In recent years, preventive medicine, which aims to prevent disease rather than cure it, has become increasingly popular. At the peak of this trend, Ornament Health AG is expanding its possibilities by investing in IT projects allowing people to consciously look after their health.
If you don't eat animal-based foods, your body is missing out on many vitamins and microelements. Despite all the benefits of a vegetarian diet, it may have negative consequences for your health. Those who want to avoid it should have a diverse diet and closely watch their health.
Some people use blood type to choose their diet, others try to determine character traits, and others look for a predisposition to the disease. The question is: does blood type affect human health and behavior?
There have been numerous medications created to combat high blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension. However, medical researchers have had a more difficult time figuring out how to raise blood pressure. Fortunately, there are medication methods to deal with low blood pressure.
About 15 % of the world's population are Rh-negative, and the remaining 85 % are Rh-positive. The characteristic of Rh-negative has led to much speculation and research. What do we know about it?
Biochemistry professor Carlos Fernandez-Patron and PhD candidate Hasan Sarker of the University of Alberta, Canada, have shed light on the role of fibrinogen in regulating the body's natural defense mechanisms.
Researchers have identified how natural human antibodies can block the entry of malaria parasites into red blood cells. This is a key step towards ending malaria in the world.
Along with colleagues in London, Madrid, and Munich, a University of Münster research team gained new insights into the cellular processes involved in pneumonia. The research was led by Prof. Jan Rossynt and Prof. Alexander Zarbock, experts in the field of anesthesiology and intensive care.
Despite all the advances of modern science, blood for transfusion can only be obtained from another person. That is why it is so important that the number of donors remains steady. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to donate blood. Do these fears have a real basis?
When comparing their baby's test results with the averages, mothers often panic. However, only an experienced medical specialist can adequately assess certain indicators, based on the age and characteristics of each individual child. Why is this the case?