Finding Blood Clots Before They Wreak Havoc
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lt;p> There is no fast and easy way to diagnose life-threatening blood clots, which often remain undetected until they break free and cause a stroke or heart attack. However, new technology from MIT may soon change that: A team of engineers has developed a way to detect blood clots using a simple urine test. The noninvasive diagnostic relies on nanoparticles that detect the presence of thrombin, a key blood-clotting factor.</p>
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