Iron deficiency may increase stroke risk through sticky blood

Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered that iron deficiency may increase stroke risk by making the blood more sticky. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, could ultimately help with stroke prevention. Every year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Nearly six million die and another five million are left permanently disabled. The […]

Source: Biosingularity - February 23, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Derya Tags: Biotechnology Source Type: blogs