Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests
The millions of people impacted by the chronic aftereffects of COVID-19 following infection with SARS-CoV-2 present a significant public health ...
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New biomedical engineering innovation shows potential to transform trauma care and surgical practices
A breakthrough study, published in Science Translational Medicine, features a biomedical engineering innovation with the potential to transform trauma care ...
Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds
The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by ...
New study reveals key blood markers for sepsis diagnosis in burn patients
A recent study published in Scientific Reports, evaluated the efficacy of Complete Blood Count (CBC) parameters in diagnosing sepsis and ...
Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the ...
Researchers discover a new switching point that regulates hemostasis and thrombosis
The glycoprotein V of the blood platelets is an important switch point for hemostasis and thrombus formation. This new finding ...
Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?
In a recent study published in the journal Cureus, researchers conducted a literature review to determine whether platelet-rich plasma therapy ...
Age-related macular degeneration reported to confer higher risk of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection
Recent evidence has emerged to suggest that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a clinical risk factor for increased risk for ...
Study suggests anti-PF4 antibodies may play a role in the severe multiorgan disease manifestations of COVID-19
In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers investigated the association between the increased levels of anti-platelet factor 4 (PF4) ...
New research finds microclotting and inflammatory molecule abnormalities in long-COVID
As of October 18, 2022, over 625 million people worldwide have been infected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), ...