Hematology

Iron Deficiency Anemia; lack of iron

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

Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: Monitoring and Management Strategies

Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of sickle cell disease in patients hospitalized with a vaso-occlusive crisis. ACS...

Exploring Lipoprotein (a): What It Means for Your Heart Health

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

THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING

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

What is the Difference Between Bone and Bone Marrow Cancer?

The terminology used in cancer diagnosis can be confusing. Usually, cancers are named for the body area they affect, which makes sense....

Advancements in Gene Therapy for Hemophilia

Introduction Where a paper cut can’t be healed with a bandaid, hemophilia- a hereditary bleeding disorder- has long affected and...

Gene-editing therapies: A Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment

Did you know there are over 20 million sickle cell anemia patients worldwide? The journey to combat this disease started in 1910. Dr....

Hemophilia B - "The Royal Disease"

Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder caused due to the lack of Factor IX. Factor IX is a coagulation factor (clotting factor) that causes...

Donating Blood: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between

Every day, around 41,000 blood transfusions are required in just the United States. To put that in context, every two seconds, an...

A Guide to Blood Transfusions

Learn more about blood transfusion process and how they work!

Feeling tired? You might have Anemia

Are you feeling constantly fatigued, experiencing shortness of breath, and having trouble staying focused? These could be signs of...