by MH Team | May 1, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Systemic comprehensive approach to anemia ensures thorough evaluation, leading to an accurate diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment plan for the specific type of anemia. It also avoids unnecessary investigations and treatments, ultimately...
by MH Team | Apr 23, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder affecting iron metabolism, leading to excessive iron absorption from the diet. It is the most common genetic disease in populations of Northern European descent. Causes ▾ Primarily caused by...
by MH Team | Apr 19, 2024 | Lab Protocols, White Blood Cells
Introduction The discovery of the JAK2 V617F mutation revolutionized our understanding of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). This single nucleotide change, where a guanine (G) is replaced by a thymine (T) at position 1849 in exon 14 of the JAK2 gene, leads to...
by MH Team | Apr 10, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Sideroblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by abnormal iron metabolism within red blood cell precursors. Refractory anemia is defined by the presence of many pathological ring sideroblasts in the bone marrow. Causes ▾ Inherited:...
by MH Team | Apr 9, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Introduction Macrocytic anemia is a specific type of anemia that combines two conditions: macrocytosis and anemia. Macrocytosis refers to a condition where red blood cells are larger than normal. It’s itself not a disease, but rather an abnormality detected in a...
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