by MH Team | Nov 3, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare, inherited genetic disorder that primarily affects the bone marrow and increases the risk of cancer. Key Symptoms ▾ Bone Marrow Failure: Leading to anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. Congenital Abnormalities: Skeletal,...
by MH Team | Oct 29, 2024 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare genetic disorder that causes abnormal blood vessels to form throughout the body. Key characteristics of HHT include: Telangiectases: Tiny, dilated blood vessels on the skin and mucous membranes. Arteriovenous...
by MH Team | Oct 25, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Neonatal jaundice (high bilirubin levels in newborns) is a common condition in newborns characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood. It is typically caused by the baby’s immature liver or...
by MH Team | Oct 14, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excessive buildup of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia), a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells, in the...
by MH Team | Oct 7, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR A macrophage is a specialized white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are known as “garbage collectors” because they engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris. Key functions of...
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