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News • Plasma vs. whole blood resuscitation

Trauma surgeons propose ‘precision transfusion’ approach

Giving separated blood plasma improves outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or shock, whereas unseparated or “whole” blood may be best for patients with traumatic bleeding.

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News • Potential to enter human circulation through infusion

Researchers discover microplastics in IV bags

A new analysis of commercial IV fluid bags reveals that they often contain microplastics that, upon infusion, would enter the recipient’s bloodstream and potentially cause negative health effects.

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Article • Detection of neurodegenerative condition

Developing blood biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), although prescription drug-based treatments that can slow AD progression in some patients are starting to enter clinical use. Biomarkers,…

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News • Reseach on neurofilament light chain proteins

ALS: Improving diagnosis and management with new blood test

A new blood test, using neurofilament light chainproteins as biomarker, could lead to better diagnosis and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Video • Zwitterion research

Polymer coating to prevent blood clotting in medical implants

Researchers at the University of Sydney are using so-called Zwitterions to create a surface coating that could stop blood clotting in medical devices and implants like catheters and stents.

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News • Alternative to diagnostic brain imaging

Exploring the potential of blood tests for dementia diagnosis

Molecular changes associated with brain inflammation and dementia can be detected in the blood. Researchers want to use this to establish blood tests as an alternative to more costly brain scans.

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News • Gene Therapy

Innovative gene therapy for hemophilia

Until now, those affected have had to inject the missing coagulation factor proteins themselves several times a week. Gene therapy now offers those affected the prospect of an improvement: the therapeutic agent is administered as a single intravenous injection.

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