Decreased red blood cell clearance predicts development, worsening of serious diseases

Investigators have found the probable mechanism underlying a previously described biomarker associated with the risk of developing serious diseases ranging from cancer to cardiovascular disease and the risk of serious complications. The research team reports finding that higher levels of a measure routinely taken as part of the complete blood count -- the extent of variation in the size of red blood cells -- is caused by reduced clearance of aging cells from the bloodstream.

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