Author : Macey Sharp Subject : Hematology The decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is known as anemia. The anemia that is caused by lack of iron is referred to as iron deficiency anemia. It shows almost Read More |
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Neutrophil Function: From Mechanisms to Disease Author : Neil Beasley Subject : Hematology Neutrophils are a type of short-lived, white cells that form an integral part of the innate immune system. There are several functions of neutrophils such as chemotaxis, anti-microbial function, degranulation, Read More |
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Sickle Cell Anemia: From Basic Science to Clinical Practice Author : Elena Ledger Subject : Hematology A sickle cell disease is a group of blood disorders that a person inherits from parents. They usually occur when the person inherits two abnormal copies of the hemoglobin gene. Sickle cell anemia is the Read More |
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Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosis and Management Author : Natalia Kemp Subject : Hematology Sickle cell anemia or sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. It is a group of disorders caused Read More |
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Author : Amy McMahon Subject : Hepatology The field of hepatology is concerned with the study of the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas, and their clinical conditions. Some of the diseases affecting the hepatobiliary system include Read More |
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Author : Louis Henry Subject : Hepatology The development of an abnormally large amount of scar tissue in the liver is known as liver fibrosis. It can be caused by autoimmune hepatitis, biliary obstruction, iron overload, nonalcoholic fatty liver Read More |
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Author : Matt Henry Subject : Hepatology Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that can lead to serious liver damage. It spreads by coming in contact with infected blood. Getting a tattoo or a piercing with unclean Read More |
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Hepatitis C: Infection and Disease Author : Terry May Subject : Hepatology Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It primarily affects the liver. It causes symptoms such as decreased appetite, fatigue and nausea in case of an acute Read More |
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Hepatitis Virus and Liver Disease Author : Olivia Jackson Subject : Hepatology A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only within the living cells of an organism is referred to as a virus. Viral hepatitis is an infection caused by the hepatitis virus, leading to liver Read More |
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Hepatitis: Management and Treatment Author : Terry May Subject : Hepatology Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. Some of the symptoms of hepatitis include yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, poor appetite Read More |