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The BLIPI test device was used to monitor babies' immune status from a drop of whole blood and detected sepsis within 15 minutes, enabling incubator-side testing.

Unlike the failed Theranos company that ended up being a scam, BetterWay does not test the blood in shoebox-size equipment.

Granulocytes are white blood cells which attack and break down bacteria, fungi and viruses. But they have a short shelf life and have to be given to a recipient before midnight the day after donation.

Don't dismiss persistent fatigue and bruising. These 11 warning signs could indicate acute myelogenous leukemia hiding in ...

A woman who was diagnosed with rare blood cancer while pregnant with twins has launched an appeal to find a stem cell donor. Katie Matthews, 32, has been told she has just six years to live without a ...

white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. White blood cells are a crucial component of the immune system. They fight off foreign invaders and help with tissue repair. Red blood cells ...

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are one of three main components in your blood, along with white blood cells and platelets. Produced by your bone marrow, red blood cells play a key role in ...

Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps at the site of an injury or wound. In response, a white blood cell arrives at the scene. This cell encircles the pathogen with its membrane, ...

Broccoli, for example, contains sulforaphane, which boosts white blood cell count, while red bell peppers are rich in vitamin C. Vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts contain ...

As we age, our hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells (HSCs) become less able to produce new red and white blood cells and other vital blood components—contributing to chronic inflammation and ...

First-line immune defenders, like neutrophils, need to be replaced after just four to eight hours, platelets can last a week, red blood cells up to four months, and some white blood cells ...