Caterpillars could help stop bleeding in seconds
By studying the clotting abilities of caterpillars, researchers are opening the door to new treatments and drugs for humans. THE ...
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Vitamin K2: what are its benefits for the body?
Menaquinones, also called vitamin K2, play an essential role in the body, particularly in blood clotting as well as heart ...
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Hemophilia: a gene therapy trial restores coagulation
© Shutterstock / luchschenFIt is estimated that around 8,000 people in France suffer from hemophilia, a genetic disease that prevents ...
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This test allows you to measure your degree of blood coagulation from your smartphone
American researchers have developed a new device to measure blood coagulation. The tool comes in the form of a smartphone ...
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A superglue derived from snake venom to stop bleeding
A superglue made from snake venom has just been developed. Applied to human organic tissues, it can stop bleeding in ...
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Why vaccination with AstraZeneca is suspended in seven European countries
After Denmark, six European countries suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine as a preventive measure after coagulation problems in ...
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Prevention of heart attack: a new drug without side effects on the risk of bleeding
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a drug that could prevent the risk of heart attack in people ...
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How blood platelets protect against the spread of cancer in the body
Researchers in Uppsala, Sweden, have just discovered an unprecedented function of blood platelets: that of reducing the spread of tumor ...
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A new technique to spot blood clots
US researchers have developed a micro-device to design and monitor drugs administered to patients with bleeding disorders. THE ESSENTIAL Current ...
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Hemophilia A: a new gene treatment offers hope to patients
British researchers have just developed a revolutionary gene treatment for people suffering from hemophilia A. According to their first trials, ...
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Atrial fibrillation: anticoagulants lose effectiveness with age
Beyond the age of 87, the use of anticoagulant drugs would present more risks than benefits. The effectiveness of a ...
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Alzheimer’s: towards a drug to avoid clots in the brain
Researchers have identified a chemical compound that helps prevent plaque formation in the brain and preserves blood flow.New avenues in ...
Read moreThe “royal disease”
Hemophilia affects nearly 5,000 people in France, half of them in its major form. In France, an estimated 15,000 people ...
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