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POSTED December 17, 2011 - 13:39 | POSTED BY munish2425

Iron deficiency ups risk of blood clots -- study

A new study by researchers at Imperial College London claims that people are at high risk of dangerous clots, medically termed as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), if they have low levels of iron in body.

DVT is a condition in which blood clots form in a vein deep within the body, leading to pain and swelling. These clots can prove fatal if not treated in time.

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POSTED December 1, 2011 - 18:25 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Simple blood test for Parkinson's on the horizon

In what can be termed as major breakthrough in biomarker research, a simple blood test for an early diagnosis of the “age-related disorder”, Parkinson’s, may be on its way.

Researchers from the United Kingdom have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s in the early stages, well before external symptoms emerge, which could pave the way for a more effective treatment

POSTED November 28, 2011 - 14:21 | POSTED BY munish2425

Malaria parasite blocks immune response -- study

The malaria parasite has an affect on white blood cells, enabling it to stay safe and make the body sick, a recent study in Australia found.

The research showed that the parasite is not only restricted to the liver and red blood cells like it was originally thought, but can also survive in the dendritic cells in the spleen.

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