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Blood clot tests with smartphones

Blood clot tests with smartphones

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast


Blood clot tests with smartphones

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast

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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Blood clotting is important in preventing excessive bleeding, but for millions of people, it can also mean increased risk of mortality due to certain medical conditions. Blood thinning medication is required for those suffering theses conditions as well as constant blood clot monitoring. A team from the University of Washington, including Justin Chan, has developed a method to take blood clot tests at home, using only a smartphone and a small drop of blood... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Probing the weird, wacky and spectacular, the Naked Scientists Special Editions are special one-off scientific reports, investigations and interviews on cutting-edge topics by the Naked Scientists team.