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BD announces FDA clearance and European CE marking for new safety blood collection set

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and European CE marking for a new safety blood collection set – the BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set – that uses proprietary needle technology to help enhance the patient experience during this important procedure.

17 Feb 2016

Discovery could lead to new leukaemia therapies

Human blood cells have olfactory receptors that respond to Sandalore. This could provide a starting point for new leukaemia therapies, as researchers from Bochum report in in the journal "Cell Death Discovery".

3 Feb 2016

Block copolymer hydrogels facilitate cryoprotection of red blood cells and increase tissue engineering

Freezing of medical tissue and cells usually requires the addition of cryopreservatives, although the added compounds can have undesired effects in subsequent applications.

2 Feb 2016

Discovery may help researchers identify new ways to attack malaria parasite

New anti-malarial drugs could be developed after researchers discovered a new mechanism used by the malaria parasite when it infects humans.

21 Jan 2016

UGA study helps solve mystery of how African trypanosomes communicate

While scientists have known for years that African trypanosomes cause sleeping sickness, they've been left scratching their heads as to how these tiny single-celled organisms communicate. A University of Georgia study, published Jan. 14 in the journal Cell, helps solve this mystery.

18 Jan 2016

Help beat the blues this Monday with a B12 Boost

Boost your mood and energy levels this Blue Monday (18 January) by topping up your vitamin B12, say natural health pioneers BetterYou.

From BetterYou Ltd 14 Jan 2016

New mechanism of differentiation may offer novel therapeutic approaches to blood malignancies, solid tumors

In humans the differentiation of stem cells into hundreds of specialized cell types is vital. Differentiation drives development from fertilized egg to a newborn, and it underlies the continuous replacement of the 5 billion cells that die every hour in an adult. On the downside, mutations in differentiation pathways of different cell types can be drivers of cancers.

13 Jan 2016

New approach to package dual or more mixtures into a single capsule may boost drug efficiency

Researchers have developed a speedy, controllable way to get two or more ingredients into the same tiny capsule and only have them mix when triggered by a signal like vibrations or heat.

12 Jan 2016

Intelligent Labs launches Ultra Pure Omega 3 fish oil in the UK

Intelligent Labs a premium supplement company today announced the launch in the UK of their Ultra Pure Omega 3, after launching in the US this summer to great success. They believe their Ultra Pure Omega 3 will be the strongest and most effective Omega 3 fish oil available in the UK.

11 Jan 2016

“Anemia and Hemoglobin Testing” guide published by EKF Diagnostics

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces the publication of its new guide, “Anemia and hemoglobin testing” .

From EKF Diagnostics 7 Jan 2016

Researchers identify 124 protein targets of artemisinin in most pathogenic malaria parasite

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has uncovered the mystery behind the potent parasite-killing effect of artemisinin, a drug that is considered to be the last line of defence against malaria. Given the emergence of artemisinin resistance, these findings could potentially lead to the design of new treatments against drug-resistant parasites.

24 Dec 2015

NUS scientists uncover mystery behind potent parasite-killing effect of artemisinin

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has uncovered the mystery behind the potent parasite-killing effect of artemisinin, a drug that is considered to be the last line of defence against malaria. Given the emergence of artemisinin resistance, these findings could potentially lead to the design of new treatments against drug-resistant parasites.

23 Dec 2015

Flagship launches Rubius to develop functionalized red blood cells for treatment of serious diseases

Flagship Ventures, a leading innovation and venture firm focused on healthcare and sustainability, announced it has launched Rubius Therapeutics, to develop functionalized red blood cells for the treatment of autoimmune conditions, metabolic diseases, cancer, and other serious diseases.

9 Dec 2015

Treatment with antiplatelet therapy does not reduce pain crises in children with sickle cell disease

Treatment with the antiplatelet agent prasugrel does not significantly reduce the rate of pain crises or severe lung complications in children with sickle cell disease, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine describing one of the largest and most geographically diverse international clinical trials on sickle cell disease to date.

9 Dec 2015

Researchers find new significant link between NPM protein and development of AML

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has found a new significant correlation between the protein nucleophosmin (NPM) and the development of an aggressive form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

8 Dec 2015

TSRI scientists use new drug discovery technique to identify anti-diabetes compound

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have deployed a powerful new drug discovery technique to identify an anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action.

8 Dec 2015

Research shows significant step toward improving outcomes, reducing treatment burden for SCD patients

Emerging therapies and promising new insights in the treatment of sickle cell disease represent a significant step toward improving outcomes and reducing the treatment burden for affected children and adults. Studies reporting these advances will be presented today at the 57th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition.

7 Dec 2015

Red Blood Cells News and Research

BD announces FDA clearance and European CE marking for new safety blood collection set

Discovery could lead to new leukaemia therapies

Block copolymer hydrogels facilitate cryoprotection of red blood cells and increase tissue engineering

Discovery may help researchers identify new ways to attack malaria parasite

UGA study helps solve mystery of how African trypanosomes communicate

Help beat the blues this Monday with a B12 Boost

New mechanism of differentiation may offer novel therapeutic approaches to blood malignancies, solid tumors

New approach to package dual or more mixtures into a single capsule may boost drug efficiency

Intelligent Labs launches Ultra Pure Omega 3 fish oil in the UK

“Anemia and Hemoglobin Testing” guide published by EKF Diagnostics

Researchers identify 124 protein targets of artemisinin in most pathogenic malaria parasite

NUS scientists uncover mystery behind potent parasite-killing effect of artemisinin

Flagship launches Rubius to develop functionalized red blood cells for treatment of serious diseases

Treatment with antiplatelet therapy does not reduce pain crises in children with sickle cell disease

Researchers find new significant link between NPM protein and development of AML

TSRI scientists use new drug discovery technique to identify anti-diabetes compound

Research shows significant step toward improving outcomes, reducing treatment burden for SCD patients

Study points to new avenue for developing potential strategies to thwart HIV virus

Sickle cell disease treatment may help protect kidney function in patients

Negative impact of high-fat diet on red blood cells may promote development of cardiovascular disease

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