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.
Stop crying over Noa Kirel’s bloody video, it’s time to let her grow up - comment
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
Blood types: What are blood types and what do they mean? - explainer
Your blood type is determined by several factors and is important in helping you get a blood transfusion if necessary. Here is everything you need to know.
Fast-acting white blood cells can protect from strokes - study
The new University of Pittsburgh study offers a potential therapy for protection against stroke – at least in mice.
Iron buildup in brain can raise risk of movement disorders - study
Iron overload, usually caused by the genetic condition hereditary hemochromatosis, can cause a wide number of health issues, but this study sheds light on its impact on the brain.
Cats injured in wildfires at risk of deadly blood clots
Researchers discovered that cats with injuries from wildfires had more overactive platelets than healthy cats or even those with heart disease.
Blood thickness can predict risk of COVID death - study
Researchers found that COVID-19 patients with a high blood viscosity had a 60% higher chance of dying than patients with a low blood viscosity.
Think you have schizophrenia? A simple blood test can answer
A breakthrough in the field of brain research by Jerusalem researchers and doctors could change the way we study and predict psychiatric diseases.
What is sickle cell anemia? - explainer
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder in red blood cells that can present itself in a variety of ways.
Lymphatic blood vessels are tailored to specific functions - study
A new study found that blood vessels are built differently depending on which organs they supply and their roles in the system.
Magen David Adom's new shielded facility is bloody amazing!
The new center aims to double the country’s annual blood-processing capacity that could potentially save tens of thousands of lives every year.
New shielded MDA Blood Services Center 1st of its kind worldwide
The six-story Marcus National Blood Services Center in Ramle was specifically designed to withstand missile attacks and biological and chemical weapons.
