Sickle cell patients to benefit from £1.5m technology investment from NHS England

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Children, young people, and adults across England suffering from sickle cell disease will soon benefit from better care closer to where they live, following the announcement of a £1.5m investment in 25 red blood cell exchange devices. Funding for the Spectra Optia(R) Apheresis System devices has been distributed to 22 NHS trusts, with the devices […]

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Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming

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Vitamin B12 is a well-known micronutrient that has long been acknowledged for its essential role in maintaining nerve function, supporting red blood cell production, and facilitating DNA synthesis, all vital processes for overall health. Researchers led by Dr. Manuel Serrano at IRB Barcelona have now revealed that vitamin B12 also plays a pivotal role in […]

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Red blood cell particles reduce fat deposition in arteries

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Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up inside artery walls. This can lead to plaque formation, which can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes. Immune cells play a key role in cleaning the blood, by interacting with red blood cell extracellular vesicles (RBCEVs), which are nano-sized particles […]

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