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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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New MAL Blood Group System Identified, Revealing Genetic Basis of Rare Blood Types
Scientists have identified a new blood group system called MAL, which includes the AnWj antigen. This discovery, led by Dr. Louise Tilley and her team at NHS Blood and Transplant, resolves a decades-old mystery and facilitates the creation of new genotyping tests. Over 99.9% of individuals are AnWj-positive, but those who are AnWj-negative could fa...
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Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
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Protestors Clash With Police At Covid Antigen Kit Factory In China
Protesters clashed with police in central China during a demonstration on Saturday by hundreds of people at a factory producing COVID-19 antigen kits, several videos posted to social media showed.
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63 Per Cent In Delhi Didn't Go For Test Despite Covid-Like Symptoms: Report
Sixty-three per cent of people in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) who participated in a survey have said they did not undergo any test despite having Covid-like symptoms in the last 30 days, a digital community-based platform said on Monday.
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BCCI Advises Players In England To Limit Public Appearances: Report
India vs England: Rohit Sharma tested COVID-19 positive following a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Saturday. Rohit, who was playing in India's four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine.
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Biden's Top Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci Tests Positive For COVID-19
Top scientist Anthony Fauci, the face of America's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, tested positive Wednesday for the virus on a rapid antigen test, the National Institutes of Health said.
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Covid-infected Bangladesh Cricket Team All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan Out Of Sri Lanka Test
Shakib returned from the United States on Tuesday and underwent a PCR and a rapid antigen test as a prerequisite for joining the team ahead of the series.
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Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Marsh Admitted To Hospital After Testing Covid Positive
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 in his second RT-PCR test. Marsh's first RT-PCR test had come out to be negative, after returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
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During Pandemic, State Cannot Be Mute Spectator: Kerala High Court On COVID-19 Test Rates
In apparent support of the LDF government's decision to slash prices of RTPCR and Rapid Antigen tests to Rs 300 and Rs 100, respectively, the Kerala High Court on said that when faced with a pandemic situation the "state cannot be a silent spectator
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What To Avoid When Taking A Rapid Antigen Test
Many of us have taken a rapid antigen test (RAT) or have administered them to our school-aged children.
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Sri Lanka Batter Kusal Mendis Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Australia Ahead Of T20I Series
Kusal Mendis returned Covid positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Monday.
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Widespread Screening Essential In Reducing India's Cancer Burden
In males, prostate cancer can be identified through a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) together with examination by a doctor.
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Rapid Testing In Kids To Catching Covid Via Breastmilk: What Studies Say
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.
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Massive Heist Of 42,000 Rapid Tests In Australia Amid Testing Kit Shortage
A thief has made off with 42,000 much-sought rapid antigen tests from a freight depot in Sydney, authorities said Wednesday.
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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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New MAL Blood Group System Identified, Revealing Genetic Basis of Rare Blood Types
Scientists have identified a new blood group system called MAL, which includes the AnWj antigen. This discovery, led by Dr. Louise Tilley and her team at NHS Blood and Transplant, resolves a decades-old mystery and facilitates the creation of new genotyping tests. Over 99.9% of individuals are AnWj-positive, but those who are AnWj-negative could fa...
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Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
-
Protestors Clash With Police At Covid Antigen Kit Factory In China
Protesters clashed with police in central China during a demonstration on Saturday by hundreds of people at a factory producing COVID-19 antigen kits, several videos posted to social media showed.
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63 Per Cent In Delhi Didn't Go For Test Despite Covid-Like Symptoms: Report
Sixty-three per cent of people in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) who participated in a survey have said they did not undergo any test despite having Covid-like symptoms in the last 30 days, a digital community-based platform said on Monday.
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BCCI Advises Players In England To Limit Public Appearances: Report
India vs England: Rohit Sharma tested COVID-19 positive following a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Saturday. Rohit, who was playing in India's four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine.
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Biden's Top Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci Tests Positive For COVID-19
Top scientist Anthony Fauci, the face of America's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, tested positive Wednesday for the virus on a rapid antigen test, the National Institutes of Health said.
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Covid-infected Bangladesh Cricket Team All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan Out Of Sri Lanka Test
Shakib returned from the United States on Tuesday and underwent a PCR and a rapid antigen test as a prerequisite for joining the team ahead of the series.
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Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Marsh Admitted To Hospital After Testing Covid Positive
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals' Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 in his second RT-PCR test. Marsh's first RT-PCR test had come out to be negative, after returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
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During Pandemic, State Cannot Be Mute Spectator: Kerala High Court On COVID-19 Test Rates
In apparent support of the LDF government's decision to slash prices of RTPCR and Rapid Antigen tests to Rs 300 and Rs 100, respectively, the Kerala High Court on said that when faced with a pandemic situation the "state cannot be a silent spectator
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What To Avoid When Taking A Rapid Antigen Test
Many of us have taken a rapid antigen test (RAT) or have administered them to our school-aged children.
-
Sri Lanka Batter Kusal Mendis Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Australia Ahead Of T20I Series
Kusal Mendis returned Covid positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Monday.
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Widespread Screening Essential In Reducing India's Cancer Burden
In males, prostate cancer can be identified through a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) together with examination by a doctor.
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Rapid Testing In Kids To Catching Covid Via Breastmilk: What Studies Say
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.
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Massive Heist Of 42,000 Rapid Tests In Australia Amid Testing Kit Shortage
A thief has made off with 42,000 much-sought rapid antigen tests from a freight depot in Sydney, authorities said Wednesday.
