RBCs flowing under shear stresses of (A) 10 Pa, (B) 30 Pa, (C) 40 Pa and (D) 60 Pa (IMAGE)

Shibaura Institute of Technology

RBCs flowing under shear stresses of (A) 10 Pa, (B) 30 Pa, (C) 40 Pa and (D) 60 Pa

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Researchers from SIT, Japan propose a new method for detecting the presence of abnormal red blood cells that can enable an early diagnosis of onset of blood damage caused by cardiovascular support devices.

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Dr. Antony P. McNamee from GU, Australia

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