Better than the real thing: Scientists create synthetic red blood cells that not only carry oxygen around the body but also administer drugs and detect dangerous toxins Tests in mice revealed they could carry oxygen and squeeze through capillaries But it also showed the ‘cells’ can transport lifesaving drugs and detect toxins Future studies will … Read more
Nicknamed the ‘antibody Superman’, Dr Alessandro Giardini spent seven days on a ventilator, battling coronavirus — but now his blood could save the lives of others critically ill with Covid-19. Dr Giardini, a paediatrician at Great Ormond Street Hospital, is one of more than 2,000 Britons who have recovered from Covid-19 and donated their plasma … Read more
The virus that causes COVID-19 is named for its attack on the respiratory system. But as doctors continue to report high rates of blood clots, strokes, brain swelling and heart problems in their coronavirus patients, researchers have been increasingly suspicious the infection is more than a respiratory disease, but stumped for an explanation. One study, … Read more
The virus that causes COVID-19 is named for its attack on the respiratory system. But as doctors continue to report high rates of blood clots, strokes, brain swelling and heart problems in their coronavirus patients, researchers have been increasingly suspicious the infection is more than a respiratory disease, but stumped for an explanation. One study, … Read more
Andrea Bocelli has revealed he and members of his family secretly battled COVID-19 two months ago. The Italian opera star, 61, has played a prominent global role in raising awareness amid the coronavirus pandemic, fronting the biggest live-streamed classical music event of all time at a deserted Duomo di Milano cathedral on Easter Sunday in April. … Read more
Andrea Bocelli has revealed he and members of his family are COVID-19 survivors. The Italian opera star, 61, has played a prominent global role in raising awareness amid the coronavirus pandemic, fronting the biggest live-streamed classical music event of all time at a deserted Duomo di Milano cathedral on Easter Sunday. And now, the musician has … Read more
The coronavirus currently sweeping the world may injure the placentas of pregnant women and cut off blood supply to their unborn babies, a small study has found. Scientists found visible damage to the placentas of all 15 mothers who were involved in the research. Lesions and blood clots were discovered in the vital organ, responsible … Read more
The family of a 23-year-old pregnant woman who died after signs of dangerously high blood pressure were ignored is suing the two OBGYNs who treated her. Demi Dominguez, of Bakersfield, California, went to Mercy Hospital on April 15 with swelling and high blood pressure, reported 23ABC. She was kept overnight for observation but was sent … Read more
Scientists have identified three biological clues in COVID-19 patients’ blood samples to predict their risk of death with up to 90 per cent accuracy. Chinese researchers used machine learning to analyse blood samples of patients in Wuhan and identify the three biomarkers of mortality risk 10 days early. High levels of both an enzyme associated … Read more
Major NHS trial using coronavirus survivors’ blood to treat other patients with their antibodies receives enough donations to help 500 people Some 500 survivors have now donated their blood as part of the NHS scheme It is hoped coronavirus patients will be able to pass their antibodies to others Fourteen NHS hospitals are already taking … Read more