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Written By Juanna Maisie John An Overview: Sickle cell anemia, known as sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic condition affecting the...

IRON is very important in maintaining many body functions, including the production of hemoglobin, the molecule in your blood that...

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You may have had your cholesterol levels checked, but did you know that you can also check your genetic risk for developing heart...

This article is about therapeutic drug monitoring and the techniques by which it can be done.

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