Blood
Blood test found to detect lung cancer with nearly 93% accuracy for average cost of $60 - study
The test involves using a dedicated chip and fluorescence analysis, in which fragments of cell-free DNA in the blood are examined for distinct methylation patterns.
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A doctor explains: What really happens to the body after donating blood?
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
Facebook Israel launches blood donation locator feature
Facebook users will now be able to sign up for real-time alerts at blood donation centers in their area and set up routine reminders to donate blood.
Pluristem’s placenta cells induce body to create new blood cells - study
Pluristem's PLX-R18 aims to stimulate the regenerative potential of the bone marrow to enhance the production of all three blood cell lineages: hemoglobin, neutrophil and platelet counts.
Mount Meron disaster: Thousands donate blood for victims
The public was asked to donate blood at special MDA stations set up across the country following the disaster. Within a few hours, crowds gathered and Israelis donated thousands of units.
Blood drive campaign gives boy with rare blood disease a fighting chance
10-year-old Omar is sick with a rare blood disease, and also has a rare blood type. His parents organized a blood drive that significantly increased his chances.
MDA calls for people to donate blood due to decrease in blood supply
The main type of blood needed is type O • MDA official: We need at least 1,000 blood donors every day
Italy reported four clot deaths after AstraZeneca shots, data shows
AIFA said there had been 11 cases in Italy of people developing one of two types of blood clots following their AstraZeneca shot - CVST and thrombosis involving multiple blood vessels.
Nike sues company that made 'Satan Shoes' with Lil Nas X
The shoes are customized Nike Air Max 97 sneakers that contain red ink and "one drop of human blood" in the sole, according to a website describing the 666 pairs of limited edition shoes.
Israeli PixCell's device to help in US rural health research
The HemoScreen device is FDA cleared to perform the Complete Blood Count (CBC), which can be used at the point of testing.
Cell therapy co. Gamida Cell announces USD 75 m. financing
Gamida Cell is a cell therapy company working to develop and commercialize cures for blood cancers and blood diseases.
Biopsies can be replaced with simple blood tests, Hebrew U. research finds
The test has the ability to detect onset stages of cancer, among others, as well as pinpoint the origin location in the body.
