Earlier this year, it was reported that an astronaut in space had developed a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the neck. This was successfully treated with medication by doctors on Earth, avoiding surgery. But given ...
Space Exploration
Jul 8, 2020
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A majority of disease conditions from cancer and atherosclerosis to neurodegenerative and orthopedic disorders are accompanied by changes in tissue stiffness. Clinical medicine has long relied on manual palpation of suspected ...
Optics & Photonics
May 7, 2020
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A study of female astronauts has assessed the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight.
Space Exploration
May 5, 2020
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Cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in recent California wildfires also had a high incidence of heart problems, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical ...
Veterinary medicine
Feb 26, 2020
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"My first reaction when NASA reached out to me was to ask if I could visit the International Space Station (ISS) to examine the patient myself," said Stephan Moll, MD, UNC School of Medicine blood clot expert and long-time ...
Space Exploration
Jan 2, 2020
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Nicole Sultanum says one of the fastest ways to understand information is by sight.
Software
Nov 22, 2018
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Tübingen biochemists have discovered a natural mechanism of the body that can reduce the formation of dangerous blood clots, also known as thrombosis. So far, this antiblocking system has mainly been studied in mouse arteries. ...
Biochemistry
Oct 16, 2018
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Researchers from the Institute for Hygiene and Applied Immunology of the Center for Pathophysiology, Infectology and Immunology at MedUni Vienna, led by Hannes Stockinger, have discovered a hitherto unknown function of the ...
Biochemistry
May 7, 2018
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Scientists from ITMO University have found a way to effectively stop internal bleeding via magnetically driven nanoparticles containing thrombin. A drug based on these nanoparticles can be injected intravenously and delivered ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 5, 2018
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When a person is injured, blood clotting is essential. However, once the danger has passed, it is equally essential to stop the clotting response in order to prevent thrombosis, or the obstruction of blood flow by clots. ...
Biochemistry
Oct 2, 2017
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