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Frequent Infections and Leukemia: When to Worry
Yes, frequent infections can be a sign of leukemia. Leukemia fills the bone marrow with abnormal white blood cells that do not…
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Elevated Direct and Indirect Bilirubin: Causes & Next Steps
When both direct and indirect bilirubin levels are elevated, it usually points to a problem that affects multiple steps in bilirubin metabolism…
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Sickle Cell Anemia: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder where a single mutation in the hemoglobin gene transforms normal, flexible red blood cells…
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The Purpose of Bone Marrow in Clinical Practice
In my practice, I often encounter questions about the purpose of bone marrow, an essential component of the human body that plays…
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High Bilirubin Levels: What’s Dangerous & What’s Not
A high bilirubin level is anything above 1.2 mg/dL in adults. But here’s what most articles won’t tell you: not all elevated…
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Can You Have Cancer With a Normal WBC Count?
Yes, you can have cancer with a normal white blood cell (WBC) count. Most cancers, including breast, prostate, colon, lung, and many…
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): The Most Common Leukemia in Adults
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is the most common type of leukemia diagnosed in adults, representing roughly 32% of all adult leukemia cases…
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Low MCH Symptoms: What They Mean & When to Worry
If your blood work came back showing a low MCH and you’re wondering what that actually means for your health — here’s…
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The Four Stages of Hemostasis, Step by Step
The four stages of hemostasis are vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, coagulation (clot formation), and fibrinolysis (clot breakdown). Together they stop bleeding…
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How Are Platelets Produced? Thrombopoiesis Explained
Platelets are produced through a process called thrombopoiesis, which takes place primarily in the bone marrow. It starts when hematopoietic stem cells…