Blood
NO is a biologically active gas produced by many different cell types, including the innermost cell layer lining of blood vessels. As NO gas quickly spreads to the underlying smooth muscle cells and halts contraction, blood vessels enlarge and ... [... more]
National Institutes of Health |
Find a Hematologist
Find a Hematologist" service provided by American Society of Hematologists for its members and for the general public to help match patients with hematologists in their area, and may not be used for commercial purposes. Learn how to talk to your ... [... more]
bloodthevitalconnection.org |
What Are Blood Tests?
Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check the function of your organs and show how well treatments are working. Evaluate how well ... [... more]
Heart & Blood Institute |
Virus Shows Promise in Treatment of Blood Disorders in ...
In most gene therapy studies, a delivery vehicle, or vector, is used to carry a beneficial gene to a cell so that it can be inserted in the cell's DNA and restore a function that has been lost because the cell's original version of the gene is ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Biology of Blood
Blood is a complex mixture of plasma (the liquid component), white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. The body contains about 5 to 6 quarts (about 5 liters) of blood. Once blood is pumped out of the heart, it takes 20 to 30 seconds to ... [... more]
Merck |
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is an acquired disorder that leads to the premature death and impaired production of blood cells. The disorder affects red blood cells (erythrocytes), which carry oxygen; white blood cells (leukocytes), which ... [... more]
Genetics Home Reference |
Blood Disorders
Blood disorders are common in lupus and can be very important. Hematologists, who are specialists in blood disorders, are often asked to be involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The most ... [... more]
Lupus Foundation |
Lymphocytosis (high lymphocyte count)
Lymphocytosis (high lymphocyte count) - Overview covers possible causes of increased disease-fighting cells. Lymphocytosis, or high lymphocyte count, is an increase in white blood cells called lymphocytes (LIM-foe-sites). There are five primary ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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It's hurricane and tropical storm season. Learn more:
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
medlineplus.gov |
Find a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Pediatric Blood and Cancer Results of Last Search Meeting Registration Join/Renew New Search [... more]
association-office.com |
Platelet Production
Platelets are the smallest of the three major types of blood cells. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP-HUS). In this disorder, described in its own section in this Website, platelets are consumed in tiny clots in ... [... more]
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