Knowing your blood type is more important than you think. Here's why and tips for finding yours before an emergency happens. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel ...

Yes, people who regularly donate blood may develop anemia, the most common type being iron deficiency anemia. Around 5 million people donate blood annually in the United States. Nearly 35% of ...

Seeing blood in semen (hematospermia or hemospermia) can cause worry. But for most men under 40 who have no underlying risk factors or associated symptoms, it tends to resolve on its own. While ...

Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups, and within your own age cohort. A chart can help as you monitor your ...

A red blood cell count is a blood test that your doctor uses to find out how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. It’s also known as an erythrocyte count. Your hematocrit is the volume of red ...

Objective: Blood component therapy has shown promising potential as an emerging treatment ... In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of inflammation and hyperosmolarity as fundamental ...

Polydipsia is a condition characterised by excessive thirst and an abnormal increase in water intake Heres what you should ...

Objectives To assess which osmolarity equation best predicts directly measured serum/plasma osmolality and whether its use could add value to routine blood test results through screening for ...

Individuals with joint hypermobility and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are disproportionately affected by neuraxial dysfunction and Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders: such as Spontaneous ...

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