by MH Team | Apr 7, 2025 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Eosinophilia (high eosinophils), defined as an elevated eosinophil count above 500 cells/µL, is a laboratory finding, not a disease itself, that signals a potential underlying medical issue requiring investigation based on its severity and the...
by MH Team | Apr 6, 2025 | White Blood Cells
This blog post provides an overview of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and its treatment strategies based on the most recent guideline (2025) from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Key Takeaways Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the primary...
by MH Team | Apr 4, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hemoglobinuria is the presence of free hemoglobin in urine, distinct from hematuria (whole RBCs). It occurs when intravascular hemolysis overwhelms the body’s hemoglobin-handling capacity (haptoglobin, hemopexin). Causes ▾: Transfusion...
by MH Team | Apr 2, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, either visible (gross) or microscopic. Causes ▾: Ranges from benign (UTIs, stones, exercise) to serious (glomerulonephritis, cancer). Symptoms ▾: Can be asymptomatic or include pain,...
by MH Team | Mar 31, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria is a rare autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by the Donath-Landsteiner (DL) antibody. Pathophysiology ▾: DL antibody (IgG) binds to red blood cells (RBCs) in cold temperatures. Upon warming, complement activation...
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