Hematology

Donated Blood Could Be Transformed Into Universal Type
Blood transfusions are critically important in many medical procedures, but the presence of antigens on erythrocytes means that careful blood-typing must be carried out prior to transfusion to avoid adverse and sometimes fatal reactions following transfusion. More...10 May 2015

Independent Prognostic Factor for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Discovered
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a clonal disorder involving a hierarchy of leukemic cells, and with investigations of the mechanism of AML, many epigenetically-regulated genes have been approved as new prognostic factors for the disease. More...06 May 2015

Next-Generation Hemoglobin Analyzer Uniquely Ensures Bi-Directional Data Management Future Proofing
A new point-of-care diagnostics analyzer delivers quantitative laboratory-accurate hemoglobin and hematocrit results in one simple test and uniquely enables upgrade with data management functionality as required, giving broad flexibility over future connectivity options via its bi-directional interface. More...04 May 2015



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Advanced Miniature In-Line Blood Gas Analyzer Launched in Europe
Transfusion Protocols Compared After Cardiac Surgery
Novel Noninvasive Diagnostic Test Developed for Colorectal Cancer
PROPPR Trial Supports Use of Transfusion Protocol Initially Developed for Battlefield Trauma Patients
Blood Tests Help Identify Children Who Need Appendectomy
Iron Supplementation Improves Hemoglobin Recovery Time Following Blood Donation
Childhood Hereditary Spherocytosis Confirmed by Hematology Analyzer
Transplanted Blood Cell Biomarker Associated with Improved Survival
Prothrombin Time Derived from POC Test Compared to Laboratory Test
Blood Transfusions During Heart Surgery Increase Risk of Pneumonia
Microsemi CRP Automated Hematology Analyzer Evaluated
Platelet Transfusions for Rare Blood Cell Disorders Increases Mortality Risk
Diagnostic Assay and Handheld Analyzers Exhibited in Dubai
New Affordable Coagulation Analyzers Provide Broad Testing Range
Blood Screening Assay Detects and Identifies Three Major Viruses
Pathogen Reduction System for Treating Platelets Approved
Hemoglobin Assay Performed with Photothermal Optical Sensor
Test Predicts Treatment Response to Leukemia Stem Cell Transplants
Lens-Free Microscope Creates Images from Pathology Slides
Test Confirms Presence of Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus-I/II Antibodies
Biochip Technology Improves Sickle Cell Disease Outcomes
Cardiac Patients Given Less Blood During Transfusions Do Well
Neutrophil Motility Reveals Potential Sepsis Biomarker
The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.