Senicapoc and Sickle Cell Anemia: An Unfinished Story
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene and is characterized by red blood cell dehydration due to loss of...
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analisakvmed
Oct 203 min read
AI and Sepsis
Sepsis: a Dangerous Condition Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that accounts for 1 in 3 hospital fatalities in the United States. ...
Mulualem Anteneh
Sep 253 min read
Why so Yellow?
As human beings, we have unique characteristics in almost all areas of our lives. We are diverse in our looks and thoughts. One of such...
eradley
Sep 156 min read
Understanding thrombophilia, a long-term blood clotting disorder
What is thrombophilia? Blood clots are normally very helpful; they block cuts in our blood vessels to prevent us from bleeding out when...
Juanna Maisie
Sep 154 min read
Sickle Cell Anemia— A Substitution Mutation in Colored Communities
Written By Juanna Maisie John An Overview: Sickle cell anemia, known as sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic condition affecting the...
laveeshakewlani17
Jul 222 min read
Iron Deficiency Anemia; lack of iron
IRON is very important in maintaining many body functions, including the production of hemoglobin, the molecule in your blood that...
antwianita193
Jun 266 min read
Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: Monitoring and Management Strategies
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of sickle cell disease in patients hospitalized with a vaso-occlusive crisis. ACS...
beccaisaacson10
Jun 173 min read
Exploring Lipoprotein (a): What It Means for Your Heart Health
You may have had your cholesterol levels checked, but did you know that you can also check your genetic risk for developing heart...
laveeshakewlani17
May 243 min read
THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING
This article is about therapeutic drug monitoring and the techniques by which it can be done.
Anna Schaal
Apr 253 min read
What is the Difference Between Bone and Bone Marrow Cancer?
The terminology used in cancer diagnosis can be confusing. Usually, cancers are named for the body area they affect, which makes sense....
andreastone2007
Apr 202 min read
Advancements in Gene Therapy for Hemophilia
Introduction Where a paper cut can’t be healed with a bandaid, hemophilia- a hereditary bleeding disorder- has long affected and...
MANISHA JALAN
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Gene-editing therapies: A Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
Did you know there are over 20 million sickle cell anemia patients worldwide? The journey to combat this disease started in 1910. Dr....
Sameeksha Chandra Sekar
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Hemophilia B - "The Royal Disease"
Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder caused due to the lack of Factor IX. Factor IX is a coagulation factor (clotting factor) that causes...
Aditi Bharambe
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Donating Blood: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between
Every day, around 41,000 blood transfusions are required in just the United States. To put that in context, every two seconds, an...
Ryan Tanaka
May 12, 20232 min read
A Guide to Blood Transfusions
Learn more about blood transfusion process and how they work!
Liam Sullivan
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Feeling tired? You might have Anemia
Are you feeling constantly fatigued, experiencing shortness of breath, and having trouble staying focused? These could be signs of...
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