MeSH tree: C15.378.100
A single infusion of genetically corrected autologous hematopoietic stem cells can provide lasting clinical benefits for patients with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that impairs immune and platelet function, ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Newborns receive several routine immunizations shortly after birth. Prophylactic vitamin K is one such recommended shot. It activates several coagulation factors necessary for blood to clot properly, preventing vitamin K ...
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers in Queensland and the United States discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the risk of certain genetic ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Why is it rare for dangerous blood clots to form in our blood? What happens if this safety mechanism fails? An international team of researchers involving the University of Greifswald has taken a major step toward finding ...
Jun 30, 2026
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A simple shot given shortly after birth can protect babies from a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). When newborns don't have enough vitamin K, their blood can't ...
When a baby is born, hospital staff move quickly through a standard checklist of newborn care: taking measurements, administering antibiotic eye ointment to prevent eye infections, and giving a small injection of vitamin ...
May 15, 2026
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For people living in regional and remote communities, where access to a GP or pathology services can involve long travel distances and large out-of-pocket expenses, point-of-care testing (POCT) offers a convenient way to ...
May 13, 2026
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Severe bleeding after trauma can rapidly become life-threatening. In a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, Marcus Wannberg examines how the body's coagulation system begins to fail early after injury, which injuries ...
May 6, 2026
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Increasing numbers of parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, putting infants at greater risk of avoidable brain injuries, according to a preliminary systematic review released February 26, 2026, that will ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Results from a new clinical trial led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Levine Cancer show that a new therapy could provide significantly better outcomes for patients with high-risk essential ...
Feb 10, 2026
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