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Simple treatment tweak drastically reduces blood loss from severe cuts
- Researchers modified red blood cells to enhance their role in stopping severe bleeding in rat liver wounds.
- Clots formed in less than 5 seconds in treated rats versus 265 seconds in untreated rats.
- Treated rats lost about 24 milligrams of blood, far less than the nearly 2,000 milligrams in controls.
- The modified cells stayed active for one to two months, longer than natural clots.
- Scientists plan more research and have applied for a patent on the method.
- The study suggests potential use in planned surgeries and emergencies.
- Experts caution about a shorter shelf life of cellular materials versus synthetic options.
- The approach aims to improve wound healing by giving clotting components more time to act.
- Nature published the findings, indicating peer-reviewed advancement in biomaterials.
- The study discusses ethical and practical considerations for clinical translation.
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