Rare Blood Disorder: Why Blood Type Matters During Transfusions
Doctors discovered an unusual case of a patient whose immune system attacked her own red blood cells in a very specific way. When she received a blood …
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How Doctors Diagnose When Your Red Blood Cells Break Down
When red blood cells break down too quickly, doctors need to figure out why. This article explains how doctors diagnose non-autoimmune hemolysis—a condition …
Read MoreVitamin B12 Deficiency Can Mimic a Serious Blood Disorder
Doctors sometimes mistake severe vitamin B12 deficiency for a dangerous blood condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This case study shows …
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