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Normal Platelets: What 150,000–450,000 Really Means
A normal platelet count is 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter (µL) of blood. If your complete blood count landed anywhere in…
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Diagnosing and Managing Skeletal System Disorders
Diagnosing and managing skeletal system disorders starts with recognizing that these conditions — osteoporosis, arthritis, scoliosis, fractures, and dozens more — share…
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Normal HGB and HCT Levels: Charts by Age and Sex
Normal hemoglobin (HGB) is about 13.5–17.5 g/dL for adult men and 12.0–15.5 g/dL for adult women. Normal hematocrit (HCT) is about 41–50%…
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Petechiae on the Roof of the Mouth: Causes & Red Flags
If you’ve spotted tiny red or purple dots on the roof of your mouth, you’re likely looking at petechiae — pinpoint spots…
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How to Improve RBC Count: Diet, Treatment and Timelines
The way to improve a low RBC count is to find out why it is low and treat that cause. For most…
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How Does the Skeletal System Produce White Blood Cells?
The skeletal system produces white blood cells through hematopoiesis, the process that takes place inside the red bone marrow filling the cavities…
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Osteoporotic Bones (Huesos con Osteoporosis): Signs & Treatment
Osteoporotic bones (huesos con osteoporosis) are bones that have lost so much density and structural integrity that they can fracture from something…
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Protein That Carries Oxygen in Red Blood Cells: Hemoglobin Explained
The protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells is hemoglobin — a molecule so essential that every one of your roughly…
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Skin Symptoms in Low Platelet Count: What to Watch For
If you’ve noticed tiny red dots on your skin, unexplained bruises, or purple patches that appeared out of nowhere, you may be…
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Hematologists: What They Do and Why You Might Need One
Hematologists are doctors who specialize in the blood, the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. They diagnose and treat anemias, bleeding and…