Fluid Mechanics of Thin Blood Films to Detect Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the use of fluid mechanics in analyzing thin blood films for diagnosing anemia and sickle cell disease.
• Utilized fluid mechanics principles to analyze characteristics of thin blood films.
• Focus on techniques applicable in low-income settings.
• Comparison of blood film properties in patients with anemia and sickle cell disease.
• Demonstrated that fluid mechanics can differentiate between normal and affected blood samples.
• Identified specific characteristics of thin blood films that indicate the presence of anemia and sickle cell disease.