by MyH Editorial Team | Mar 12, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Sjögren’s syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease primarily targeting exocrine glands (dry eyes, mouth). Pathophysiology ▾: Lymphocytic infiltration, autoantibody production (anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La/SSB), genetic predisposition, and...
by MyH Editorial Team | Mar 10, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare, slow-growing B-cell lymphoma characterized by the overproduction of IgM monoclonal immunoglobulin by lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) cells. Pathophysiology ▾: Primarily driven by the MYD88 L265P...
by MyH Editorial Team | Mar 8, 2025 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in lung arteries, usually from a DVT. Risk factors involve Virchow’s triad ▾: hypercoagulability, venous stasis, endothelial injury. Pathophysiology ▾: Increased pulmonary resistance, right heart...
by MyH Editorial Team | Mar 5, 2025 | Tests
Have you ever felt inexplicably fatigued, experienced a sudden shortness of breath, or simply sensed that something wasn’t quite right? These subtle cues could be indicators of your blood oxygen saturation levels. Many people are unaware that their body’s...
by MyH Editorial Team | Mar 3, 2025 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of arteries outside the heart, primarily in the legs, due to atherosclerosis. Cause ▾: Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) is the main cause. Symptoms ▾: Intermittent claudication (leg pain with...
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