Fluid from aloe prolongs life after hemorrhagic shock
July 27, 2004 by smazsyr
This seems promising. And particularly intriguing in that the aloe factor appears to be essentially a bio-lubricant: "'As a drag reducing polymer, it may provide better diffusion of oxygen molecules from red blood cells to tissues because of its ability to better mix in the plasma surrounding red blood cells." Coming on the heals of chitoson-infused bandages, it offers extra hope that folks hurt in action, industrial accidents or even car wrecks won't bleed out before they can be taken to a hospital.
Fluid from aloe prolongs life after hemorrhagic shock - [Science Blog]
Printer-friendly versionAbout us
Science Blog was started in August 2002. It lives, breathes and eats press releases from research organizations around the globe. Most of what you read here are press releases from the outfits named in the stories themselves. Got a news story you think belongs here? Let's talk. The other half of the equation is blog posts from readers like you. So if you have an interest in science, please register and join others like you in an ongoing, vibrant dialog about what makes the world tick. Meantime, please take a minute to read our Privacy Policy and Site Disclaimer.Recommended
Andrew Sullivan Dan Sullivan Doug Arellanes Emmanuelle Richard Faith Sullivan Fred Bortz Heather Havrilesky Henry Copeland Kate Sullivan Ken Layne lagreenbean.com LAist.com Maggie Sullivan Matt Welch NewYorkology Opinion L.A. Ron Kaye Slashdot Steve Elzer & Family TheNewsroom.org Thor Garcia Tony Pierce Wonkette OlderThanks CNET for naming Science Blog one of your Blog 100!
