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Topic of the Month March: Blood

Sepsis: On The Killer’s Trail

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/03/2009] Sepsis, better known as blood poisoning, kills almost as many people as heart attacks do each year. This is due to the fact that it is often diagnosed too late and, moreover, wrongly treated. New tests are to change that. Sepsis: On The Killer’s Trail - read more

Preventing Thrombosis: Pills Instead of Injection

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/03/2009] Heparin injections to prevent thrombosis have proven after surgery. But the syringe gets competition – from pills. Preventing Thrombosis: Pills Instead of Injection - read more

Stored Blood: Packing The Suitcase For Squeamish Cells

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/03/2009] Blood is quite sensitive: if it is needed abroad, everything has to be perfect on the journey, particularly the temperature. This is why the German armed forces search for the best transport conditions and found paraffin. With it, the trip may last three times longer than with ice. Stored Blood: Packing The Suitcase For Squeamish Cells - read more

Blood Monitoring: The Independent Patient

( Source: MEDICA.de )

[01/03/2009] Some people have to observe their blood circulation exactly in order to avoid heart attacks or thromboses. This can be stressful sometimes. But measuring devices can spare them the trouble more and more. Blood Monitoring: The Independent Patient - read more