January is National Blood Donor Month, and it is a time to spread awareness on the importance of blood donation. Donating blood is a lifesaving (and life-sustaining) process that helps many individuals receive the gift of life. These are the four…
Over 100 New Blood Pressure Genes Could Provide Targets for Treating Hypertension
Scientists have found 107 new gene regions associated with high blood pressure, potentially enabling doctors to identify at-risk patients and target treatments. (Blood Pressure Genes) The study, led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Imperial College London, suggests that…
Simple Blood Test a Possible Tool for Early Cancer Diagnosis
High levels of calcium in blood, a condition known as hypercalcemia, can be used by GPs as an early indication of certain types of cancer, according to a study by researchers from the universities of Bristol and Exeter. Hypercalcemia is the…