Kansas City doctor tests grocery list items as blood substitute

A doctor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is testing a new treatment for people who lose a lot of blood in accidents. The researcher says the method uses common ingredients found in grocery stores. He refers to the treatment as better than blood.

The treatment targets hemorrhagic shock, a condition that occurs after severe trauma like car crashes or gunshot wounds. Currently, blood transfusions are the standard medical response to stop this type of bleeding. The doctor, who is also a research scientist at the university, believes his discovery could help ease shortages of donated blood.

The research team is studying how these specific ingredients can replace the need for immediate transfusions in emergency situations. The goal is to provide a viable alternative when blood supply is low or when patients need rapid care. Medical professionals in the community are watching the results with interest.

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