Standardized lab tests are central for patient evaluation, differential diagnosis and treatment. Interpretation of these data is nevertheless lacking quantitative and personalized metrics. Here we ...

Perioperative anemia and red blood cell transfusions are important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in cardiac ...

Of all the blood disorders, anemia is the most common. According to The Heart Lung and Blood Institute, it affects over 3 million Americans. Some people with anemia have a genetic disorder causing the ...

While mild anemia is generally treatable, some severe forms, like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated due to the body’s organs not receiving enough ...

Anemia is a common, treatable condition in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and has been associated with poor outcome. As there are still no guidelines for anemia management ...

Anemia and hemolytic anemia are both conditions that result in too few red blood cells (RBCs). Their causes are different, but both have similar symptoms and can lead to long-term complications. Share ...

Understanding your lab results is a key part of being an active participant in your own healthcare. Routine bloodwork often includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ...

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of iron. In some cases, iron deficiency anemia can be genetic, as people can pass genetic variations onto their ...