by MyH Editorial Team | Apr 19, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma is primarily treated with systemic therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) and sometimes radiation therapy. Early-Stage Treatment ▾: Early-stage (Stage 1-2) treatment is tailored based on whether the...
by MyH Editorial Team | Apr 18, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hemolytic uremic syndrome is defined by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute kidney injury, and thrombocytopenia. It’s a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Classification ▾: Primarily classified as STEC-HUS...
by MyH Editorial Team | Apr 16, 2025 | Hemostasis Disorders, Platelet Disorders
Key Takeaways HELLP Syndrome is a serious pregnancy complication (0.2-0.9% of pregnancies) often linked to preeclampsia but definable by its own criteria. The HELLP Triad ▾: Characterized by Hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown), ELevated Liver enzymes...
by MyH Editorial Team | Apr 14, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Polycythemia means an abnormally high red blood cell count, reflected by raised hemoglobin and hematocrit on a full blood count. Classification ▾: There are three types; primary (polycythemia vera, driven by a JAK2 mutation), secondary (driven by...
by MyH Editorial Team | Apr 11, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Neutropenia is a quantitative deficiency of neutrophils, crucial for the innate immune system. Diagnosis relies on the absolute neutrophil count (ANC), classified by severity (mild, moderate, severe) and duration (acute, chronic). Causes ▾:...
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