Dec 2, 2014
Artificial Spleen ‘Cleans’ Blood of Pathogens
Posted by Seb in category: biotech/medical
Written By: Peniel M. Dimberu — Singularity Hub
In one of the gutsiest performances in sports history, NFL quarterback Chris Simms had to be carted off the field after taking several vicious hits from the defense during a game in 2006. Remarkably, Simms returned to the game shortly thereafter and led his team on a scoring drive before having to leave the game for good.
As it turns out, Simms had ruptured his spleen and lost nearly five pints of blood.
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