If you’ve been taking iron tablets for weeks or even months but your hemoglobin (Hb) levels remain low, it can be frustrating and confusing. Many people assume that iron deficiency is the only reason for anemia, but that’s not always the case. While iron supplements help many patients, low hemoglobin can persist due to several […]
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Have you recently received a Complete Blood Count (CBC) report and found yourself staring at terms like RBC, WBC, Hemoglobin, Platelets, MCV, MCH, and Hematocrit, wondering what they actually mean? You’re not alone. A CBC report is one of the most commonly performed blood tests, yet it often leaves patients confused because of its medical […]
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Bone Marrow Transplant vs Stem Cell Transplant: What’s the Difference? Which Treatment Is Right for You?
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When patients are diagnosed with blood cancers or serious blood disorders, they often come across the terms Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Stem Cell Transplant (SCT). Many people assume these are two completely different treatments. In reality, they are closely related, and the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there are important differences in how […]
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Transfusion therapy for blood is among the most commonly used and life-saving procedures in medicine all over the world. It aids in the replacement of blood or certain parts of the blood that your body lost because of injuries, illness or surgery or blood diseases. Every every day, thousands of people receive blood transfusions to improve their […]
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Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are a part of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow. In this condition, abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably and affect the production of healthy blood cells. This can lead to symptoms such as bone pain, frequent infections, […]
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare inherited immune system disorder that affects the body’s ability to fight certain bacterial and fungal infections. In people with Chronic Granulomatous Disease, specific white blood cells called phagocytes are unable to destroy harmful germs effectively. As a result, patients experience repeated infections and inflammation in different parts of […]
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Thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the body produces an abnormally high number of platelets. Platelets are essential blood cells that help stop bleeding by forming clots. However, when platelet levels become too high, they may increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and other complications. Thrombocytosis may occur as a temporary […]
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Iron Deficiency Anemia is one of the most common nutritional disorders affecting people of all age groups worldwide. It occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Without sufficient iron, the body cannot produce healthy red blood […]
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Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (IBMFS) are a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the bone marrow’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. Bone marrow is the soft tissue present inside bones that produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When the marrow fails to function properly, the body cannot maintain normal […]
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for protecting the body from infections. In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal lymphocytes that do not function properly. These unhealthy cells multiply over time and accumulate in the […]