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Senile Osteoporosis: Causes, Tests and Treatment After 70
Senile osteoporosis is the age-related form of osteoporosis, usually seen after about age 70 in both women and men. It happens because…
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Advancements in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Medication
The biggest advancements in acute myeloid leukemia medication over the past decade are drugs matched to the leukemia’s genetic makeup. Alongside standard…
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Plasma Cell Leukemia: Current Insights and Treatment
Plasma cell leukemia (PCL) is the most aggressive form of plasma cell cancer. It is diagnosed when abnormal plasma cells, which normally…
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Success Rates of Bone Marrow Transplantation: 7 Key Factors
The success rates of bone marrow transplantation vary widely, and no single number applies to everyone. Outcomes depend mainly on the disease…
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Platelet Transfusion Guidelines: Thresholds and Key Insights
Platelet transfusion guidelines tell clinicians when a low platelet count is dangerous enough to justify giving donor platelets, and how many to…
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Purple Spots on Skin in Leukemia: What They Mean
If you or someone you love has leukemia and you’ve noticed small purple spots appearing on the skin, these are almost certainly…
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B-Cell Leukemia: Pathogenesis, Symptoms & New Treatments
B-cell leukemia is a cancer of B lymphocytes, the white blood cells that make antibodies. It develops when a single B cell…
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Anemia and Gums: Why Your Gums Look Pale or Bleed
If your gums look unusually pale, bleed easily, or feel sore for no obvious dental reason, anemia could be the culprit. The…
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Anemia in Children: Signs, Normal Levels and Treatment
Anemia in children means a child has fewer healthy red blood cells or less hemoglobin than is normal for their age. The…
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Osteomalacia vs Osteoporosis: Key Differences Explained
Osteomalacia and osteoporosis both weaken bones, but they do it in fundamentally different ways — and confusing the two can lead to…