by MH Team | Mar 15, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells, leading to anemia. This destruction process is known as hemolysis. Types ▾: Warm AIHA Cold Agglutinin...
by MH Team | Mar 10, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder where red blood cells (RBCs) are destroyed faster than they can be replaced. Types ▾: Hereditary: Caused by genetic mutations affecting RBC structure, function, or enzyme production (e.g., sickle cell disease,...
by MH Team | Mar 6, 2024 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways White blood cells or WBCs, also known as leukocytes, are the body’s defense system cells. They play a crucial role in the immune response, protecting the body from infections, foreign substances and abnormal cells like cancer cells and...
by MH Team | Feb 29, 2024 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Primary myelofibrosis is a rare chronic blood cancer originating in the bone marrow. Characterized by abnormal blood cell production, bone marrow fibrosis (scarring), and enlarged spleen. Pathogenesis ▾: Caused by clonal mutations in a...
by MH Team | Feb 29, 2024 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a chronic blood cancer characterized by an abnormal increase in platelet production by the bone marrow, leading to an increased risk of blood clots (thrombosis) and bleeding complications. Pathogenesis ▾:Primarily...
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