INST scientists developed ‘Hemostat’ to stop rapid blood loss

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a material called ‘Hemostat’. It is a starch-based ‘hemostat’ developed to stop rapid blood loss during accidents, as it physically absorbs excess fluid and concentrates the natural clotting factors in blood. The product possesses increased absorption ..

Topics: Blood • Department of Science and Technology • Nanotechnology

Bombay Blood Group

Bombay blood group is a rare blood group first discovered in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1952 by Dr Y M Bhende. How it is different from ABO Blood Group System? A, B, AB and O are the four most common blood groups. Each blood group is characterized by a presence of antigen which determines which ..

Topics: ABO blood group system • Blood • Blood transfusion • Blood type • Branches of biology • Cis AB • H antigen • Hematology • Hh blood group • Human blood group systems • Medical specialties • Transfusion medicine

Intas becomes India’s first company to launch Romiplostim to treat chronic ITP

Drug-maker Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd has become the first company to launch Romiplostim in India under the brand name Romy for the treatment of chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is an autoimmune blood disorder which leads to low platelet counts. The newly-launched drug will cost just one-fifth of the price of the current medication. It is ..

Topics: Blood • Branches of biology • Cytopenia • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura • Medicine • Orphan drugs • Platelet • Rare diseases • Romiplostim • Thrombocytopenia • Thrombopoietin receptor agonists • Transfusion medicine

2019 edition of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD)

The World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed every year on June 14 to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors. The 2019 theme “Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe Blood Transfusion” is a component of achieving universal health coverage. The slogan – Safe Blood ..

Topics: Blood • Blood donation • Blood donation in India • Blood transfusion • Body fluids • Hematology • Medical specialties • New Zealand Blood Service • NHS Blood and Transplant • Transfusion medicine • World Blood Donor Day

2019 edition of World Hypertension Day (WHD)

The World Hypertension Day (WHD) is observed every year on May 17 to spread awareness about the disease that the World Health Organisation (WHO) calls a “silent killer” and “global public health issue”. The 2019 theme “Know your numbers” is meant to raise awareness about high blood pressure in people across the world. The idea ..

Topics: Artery • Blood • Blood pressure • Cardiovascular system • Circulatory system • Complications of hypertension • Heart • Hypertension • Labile hypertension • Medical specialties • Stroke • World Hypertension Day