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A Rutgers researcher, through his spinoff company, has led a team to design and test a device that quickly counts a person's white blood cells with a single drop of blood, similar to the way ...

The study's findings suggest that high baseline white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, was associated with a higher incidence of long-term acute exacerbation of chronic ...

The CytoTracker Leukometer, indicating a level of white blood cells that falls within the "healthy" range. The portable device quickly delivers readings based on a single drop of blood. A Rutgers ...

The numerous health benefits of blood testing include screening and prevention, particularly with high cholesterol, blood glucose, and elevated hormone levels. By analyzing your blood test results, ...

Myeloblasts are precursors to specific types of white blood cells that help your body fight infections. Too many myeloblasts may be a sign of a blood cancer like leukemia. Myeloblasts, or blast cells, ...