New Method To Assess Platelet Health (VIDEO)

University of Washington

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UW researchers have created a novel system that can measure platelet function within two minutes and can help doctors determine which trauma patients might need a blood transfusion upon being admitted to a hospital.

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Kiyomi Taguchi/University of Washington

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