Anemia Deficiency in the concentration of erythrocytes and/or hemoglobin ... chronic blood loss or iron deficiency anemia. MCV is low and RDW is increased. Certain genotypes of α-thalassemia ...

Thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia are common genetic disorders in India. Early testing, prenatal screening, and improved ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— A recent study published in the journal Neurology has found that individuals with blood type A may have a 16 percent higher risk of experiencing an early stroke. However ...

To honor his brother's memory during one of the times he would need there the most, Jack will be wearing Tiger's cracked, blood-stained Rolex watch. A special gift from his father when he ...

With siblings having a 25 per cent chance of being a perfect match and 50 per cent for a partial match, this greatly enhances treatment options for genetic and blood disorders. Scientists ...

Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found in the red blood cells. These are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Low levels of hemoglobin may be a sign of anemia. This occurs when a ...

The test results came back quickly. It wasn’t ehrlichia or anaplasma. But a blood smear revealed the Babesia parasite in 1 percent of her red blood cells — more than 200 billion organisms.

In 2002, the first human trafficking victim identified in Orange County was an Egyptian girl enslaved by a couple in Irvine for two years after they smuggled her from Egypt. Irvine, a master ...

Following a heart-healthy diet may help lower your blood pressure. Eating foods with nutrients like potassium and magnesium may be especially helpful. Hypertension, or high blood pressure ...