by MH Team | Jan 5, 2025 | Red Blood Cells, Tests
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough iron to produce hemoglobin. Without enough hemoglobin, your body can’t get enough oxygen, which can make you feel fatigued and weak. For busy individuals,...
by MH Team | Dec 30, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Natural Killer (NK) cells are cytotoxic lymphocytes of the innate immune system, providing rapid responses against infected and cancerous cells without prior sensitization. Morphology ▾: They are large granular lymphocytes (LGLs) characterized by abundant...
by MH Team | Dec 15, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive (fast-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Pathogenesis ▾: c-myc translocation: A hallmark genetic abnormality involving the c-myc oncogene, leading to uncontrolled cell growth. Other genetic abnormalities...
by MH Team | Dec 13, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR The spleen is a vital organ for immunity and blood filtration. Location ▾: Upper left quadrant of the abdomen, under the rib cage, near the stomach, left kidney, and diaphragm. Structure ▾: Capsule and trabeculae provide support. White pulp (lymphatic tissue)...
by MH Team | Dec 1, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. It aims to boost the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells. Mechanisms ▾ Checkpoint Inhibitors: Drugs that release the...
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