Essays about: "Blood platelets"

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  1. 1. Platelet function after storage in leukocyte : reduced whole blood and preheating to 37°C

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Alma Bolmsvik; Sofia Bjelkvik; [2023]
    Keywords : Blood platelets; blood transfusion; flow cytometry; blood cell count; platelet membrane glycoproteins; platelet activation.;

    Abstract : Introduction: Whole blood transfusions are indicated for the resuscitation of patients with hemorrhagic trauma. In Sweden, whole blood is stored for 14 days at 4°C. If possible, refrigerated blood is rewarmed to 37°C before transfusion to avoid hypothermia. Platelets contribute to hemostasis and can be activated with several pathways. READ MORE

  3. 2. Buffer modification: A case study with polystyrene beads, DU145-, and MCF7 cell lines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Olivia Hansson Rengbrandt; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Separation of cancer cells gives advantages in understanding the disease, guiding treatment decisions, and facilitating drug development. Overall, separation plays an important role in biological research. Acoustophoresis is a technique that utilizes acoustic waves to separate particles and cells suspended in a buffer medium. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of the platelet yield index on interim platelet units from Reveos by comparison with platelet count from Sysmex

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    Author : Jennifer Ahlin; [2023]
    Keywords : fluorescent flow cytometry; transfusion; blood component; automation; blood processing system;

    Abstract : Background: Platelets are the smallest cells in the blood and are involved in the wound healing process. Platelet transfusion is an important part of treating illnesses such as thrombocytopenia and to prevent and stop major bleedings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Detecting red blood cells and platelets in blood smears using a single multi-class object detector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Timothy Burfield; Sophia Carlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Blood analysis is an integral part of diagnostic medicine and used in most medical fields. The concentrations of red blood cells and platelets, and ratio between these, are used for diagnosing several diseases. CellaVision develops machines and software for automatically capturing images of blood sample smears and detecting its cellular contents. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analyzing white blood cells using deep learning techniques

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/CAISR Centrum för tillämpade intelligenta system (IS-lab)

    Author : Suraj Neelakantan; Sai Sushanth Varma Kalidindi; [2020]
    Keywords : White blood cells; Deep learning; Convolutional neural networks; Classification; Medical device technology;

    Abstract : The field of hematology involves the analysis of blood and its components like platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells. The outcome of this analysis can be vital in determining the condition of the human body and it is important to obtain accurate results. READ MORE