by MH Team | Apr 7, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR 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 patient’s...
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). TL;DR Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the primary treatment...
by MH Team | Apr 4, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR 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 reactions, hemolytic...
by MH Team | Apr 2, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR 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, frequency, urgency, fever....
by MH Team | Mar 31, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR 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 leads to...
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