Hemoglobin

A Guide to the Functions of Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells, known also as RBCs, have several important roles to play in our bodies. The primary function of…

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What is Polycythemia?

Polycythemia is a medical condition which results in an increased amount of red blood cells (RBC) in the bloodstream. People…

3 months ago

The Anatomy of Our Blood: What it is and What it Does

Three basic parts constitute the red fluid we know as blood. They are white blood cells, red blood cells and…

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Preoperative Tests for the Surgery Patient

Preoperative tests are routinely done before a person goes in for surgery. Whether you're going under the knife for cosmetic…

6 months ago

How to Deal with Thalassemia

What is Thalassemia? Thalassemia is a complex series of inherited genetic disorders that involve the underproduction of hemoglobin, the red…

7 months ago

Common Signs of Anemia in Woman

Anemia is caused when your body does not have enough hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Your red blood cells…

8 months ago

What is a Hemoglobin A1c Blood Test?

One of the blood tests that helps determine the concentration of glucose (blood sugar) in the body is the hemoglobin…

3 years ago

Hemoglobin A1c Diabetes Test

The diabetes A1C blood test measures the average glucose tolerance of red blood cells over several months and is used…

3 years ago

Soliris – A New Treatment for PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria)

On March 16, 2007 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the only medication for PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal…

3 years ago

What’s the Best Exercise for Diabetics?

If you have diabetes, you know it's important to stay active to help reduce your blood sugar levels - but…

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