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New Blood-Cleansing Device Removes Pathogens, Toxins From Blood

Posted by Soulskill on from the send-the-blood-janitor-on-a-fantastic-voyage dept.

jan_jes writes: A team of scientists at the Wyss Institute last year described the development of a device to treat sepsis that works by mimicking the human spleen. The device cleanses pathogens and toxins from blood flowing through a dialysis-like circuit. Now the team has developed an improved device that works with conventional antibiotic therapies and is better positioned for near-term use in clinics. The improved design will be described in the October issue of Biomaterials. This approach can be administered quickly, even without identifying the infectious agent.

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  1. Do You Have Any Idea What This Means?! by organgtool · · Score: 1, Funny

    Finally, a proper cure for hangovers!

  2. How does it work on carpet? by Stele · · Score: 3, Funny

    How well does this blood cleansing device work on carpet? Say, an area of about 10'x12'? Just asking out of curiosity.