Over 90,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant in the United States. People who need a transplant start with an evaluation. The...

Blood is a specialized fluid connective tissue that supports and connects all body systems [1, 2, 8, 11, 13]. Its three main functions...

Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare blood cancer that causes scarred bone marrow tissue. Excessive scar tissue makes it difficult for MF...

scientificanimations.com Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited group of blood disorders characterized by the abnormal hemoglobin...

Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test used to diagnose and monitor prediabetes and diabetes type 2. Understanding the results of routine blood...

Image of a stethoscope that is laying on top of a beige colored countertop. By: CDC/Debora Cartagena Introduction Hemophilia is typically...

Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by the body's dysregulated response to infection, leading to organ...

Elevated high blood pressures used to be common in adults, but recent data across the United States and Canada have shown they’re also a...

Image credit: Photo by Valentin Angel Fernandez Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) , also known as the Sleeping Sickness, is a disease...

© 2025 Thalassemia International Federation. What is Beta -Thalassemia? Beta (β) Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that often...

Stem cell therapies are revolutionizing modern medicine by harnessing the body's natural ability to heal. Two promising approaches—Bone...

Anemia is a medical condition that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the...

Hematological malignancies, or blood cancers, represent a group of cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. These...

Stem cell therapy, a revolutionary medical treatment, has been gaining significant attention in recent years due to its potential to...

What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis consists of the hardening of the arteries, often due to gradual plaque build-up. Plaque is...

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene and is characterized by red blood cell dehydration due to loss of...

Sepsis: a Dangerous Condition Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that accounts for 1 in 3 hospital fatalities in the United States. ...

As human beings, we have unique characteristics in almost all areas of our lives. We are diverse in our looks and thoughts. One of such...

What is thrombophilia? Blood clots are normally very helpful; they block cuts in our blood vessels to prevent us from bleeding out when...

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