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15-October-2017 | 12:00 pm

WHY DO WE NEED BLOOD TESTS?

WHY DO WE NEED BLOOD TESTS?

For those not aware, phlebotomy is the practice of taking blood from a person, more than likely to be tested at some point. Phlebotomists are medical health professionals who are qualified in this task, and are experts at withdrawing blood. However, a lot of people are confused as to why blood would ever need to be taken; surely keeping as much of our blood inside us is the best plan of action? Well, not always. Today we would like to look at a few of the reasons why blood is often taken.

7-August-2017 | 12:00 am

WHAT COURSES DO WE OFFER?

At Medicare Phlebotomy Trainers our dedication is always to our clients. We put the students on our courses above all else. Ultimately, we want you to complete the courses and walk away a qualified phlebotomist, and ideally find work using your new-found skills.

17-July-2017 | 12:00 am

An Astounding New Development in X-Rays

An Astounding New Development in X-Rays

In an incredible new development scientists have created a laser which is a billion times brighter than the surface of the sun. We’re not exactly sure what they were trying to achieve, but it was found that at this level of brightness light behaves in an interesting way.

01-06-2017 | 11:15 am

Could Young Blood Help Prevent Major Diseases?

Could Young Blood Help Prevent Major Diseases?

In a recent study it was found that injecting older people with blood from young donors lowered the risk of issues such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. A start up in America, called Ambrosia, carried out the research to study the effects of injecting blood from young donors into people over the age of 35. The group were specifically looking at the number of proteins called carcinoembryonic antigens. Carcinoembryonic antigens are found in all people, but can increase in number in cancer patients.