Hematology is the study of blood in health and disease. Some problems that you probably know is red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, blood vessels, bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and the proteins involved in bleeding and clotting. They are a medical doctor who applies their specialized knowledge to treat patients with blood conditions. This is important because if something is wrong with your blood it can affect you in a really negative way. There are also many different types of blood
I realize fellowship is only the beginning of a humble career, but I am ready to dedicate the rest of my career to this meaningful profession. My career path naturally takes me to Hematology/Oncology because of my passion for the patients, hardworking attitude, eagerness to learn new materials, emphasis on fundamentals with funds of knowledge in multi-disciplines including both medicine. During my residency, I had worked at Solid Tumor
The first department that I completed my check offs in was Hematology. I work in Hematology on a regular basis, but there were still things I learned by going through my check off sheet with the hematology supervisor. One of the first things I learned was the proper way to count a fluid on a hemacytometer. Recently our lab purchased two new Beckman DXH Hematology analyzers that believe it or not will do the cell count on a fluid for you. You can check the count on a hemacytometer if you want
III then takes 50ul of each screen cell and add it to the appropriate section... ... middle of paper ... ... really do not need not to mention the larger bill they are accumulating in the process. The coagulation department is included in the hematology department. I really like the Stago instruments we have. They are very easy to use and instrument maintenance is minimal and easily performed. The quality control and specimen testing are straightforward. The specimens need to be filled to the fill
After further analysis of case study 1, Ms. A is suffering is the most common type of anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia. Iron deficiency occurs when red blood cells (RBCs) is lower than normal in the body. The protein is answerable for carrying oxygen in the body’s tissues, which is important for body tissues and muscles to function successfully (Oxygen at altitude,2009). Short of sufficient iron the hemoglobin is not producing enough making someone become anemic, several causes can develop iron deficiency
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In the last 40 years, the emergence of bone marrow transplants as a therapeutic modality for fatal disease and as a curative option for individuals born with inherited disorders that carry limited life expectancy and poor quality of life (G). Over 4,500 hematopoietic stem cell [bone marrow] transplants performed on patients in the United States annually (H). Bone marrow transplants originally developed to allow the use of very high doses of cytotoxic drug treatments for malignancies, such as leukemia
Rasputin's Mad Monk Throughout Russian history, there were many individuals who captured the interests and curiosity of scholars both domestic and foreign, but one stands out as the most ambiguous. Grigori Yefimovitch Rasputin, the so- called "Mad Monk" or "Siberian Mystic Healer", has gained notoriety throughout the world for his astounding medical feats involving the stopping of the sometimes never ending bleeding of hemophiliacs. In the time of Rasputin, 1864-1916, there were no effective
diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in April of 2008 when she was being worked up at her dentist for a toothache. X-rays performed revealed she had bone lesions in her zygomatic process and in her skull above her right eye. She was referred to Oncology Hematology Care for further work-up. A bone marrow biopsy revealed she had Multiple Myeloma. During the course of treatment the patient received Thalidomide, Revlimid, Velcade, Aredia, Zometa, and Decadron. Remission was achieved and the patient underwent
Running the Race to Obtain the Prize? Each year athlete’s ability to perform seems to increase by leaps and bounds. Some reasons for this can be attributed to better training methods, better conditioning techniques, and better over all health of the athlete. While most situations involve one or more of the previously scenarios, some athletes always seem to take it to a step further. They engage in a process called blood doping. This procedure does increase physical performance and athletic ability
Anemia is defined as a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both or deficient in total volume. Iron deficiency anemia is the lack of iron to form normal red blood cells. Iron is imperative for almost all organisms because of its ability to donate and accept electrons with relative ease (Pantopoulos et al., 2012). Iron is required for cellular metabolic functions, oxygen carrying proteins, and cell growth and development. Those affected the most by iron deficiency
written by ; ckmadrigal Donating Blood Introduction: Most of the time, daily pressures and responsibilities force us to overlook how important life is. We rarely take the time to consider the small things that we do for others and how these things can affect someone else life. Having an important effect is human blood it is something that everyone need is order to survive. Blood is something that cannot be produced. However, the Single source of blood that we have is from donating healthy volunteers
ASSIGNMENT AHB1103 BASIC HAEMATOLOGY SEM II, 13/14 NAME: AMIRAH FARVEEN BINTI BASHEER AHAMAD MATRIC NO: 1312766 TITLE: SHOULD JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES BE ALLOWED TO REFUSE BLOOD TRANSFUSION? Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) are members of a Christian - based religious movement. It was founded in 1879 by a Pennsylvania businessman, Charles Taze Russel. The followers of this movement believe in monotheism, the existence of one God, Jehovah. They strongly oppose the concept of trinity. They believe that Jesus
Iron deficiency anemia is a secondary result of hemorrhagic anemia’s, as well as resulting from inadequate intakes of iron containing foods and impaired iron absorption (Marieb, Hoehn 642). About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, and 3% of men do not have a sufficient amount of iron in their body, making it the most common form of anemia (Medicine Plus).In addition, the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells, which provide the body energy and a healthy color to the skin. As the name implies
Topic: Thalassemia disorder Thalassemia is an inherited co-dominant blood disease. It is characterized by reduced synthesis of the hemoglobin and less red blood in children affected by this disorder. Hemoglobin is the means through which red blood cells carry oxygen in our body. We need two forms of globin genes to make beta globin chains in our body, one from each globin gene. If one or two of these genes are defective, it produces beta thalassemia which is the less severe form of this disease
Introduction: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare disease affecting 1-4 people per million. The median survival rate is 10-15 years, with 35% of patients diagnosed with PNH dying within five years3. PNH is characterized by thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, and thrombosis . Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria should be suspected when the patient has hemoglobinuria with a negative Coombs test, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplastic syndrome . PNH often goes undiagnosed and because of the
Blood is the river of life. When you think of blood you think of a red substance that comes from your body? But, is blood just that, or is it more? Does it have a more significant meaning then that? In 1658, A Dutch woman named Jan Swammerdam, who was also a naturalist, was the first to look at red blood cells under a microscope. Even the first scientists to look at red blood cells did not know how important they were to mankind. Like in the novel “My Soul to Keep” by Tananarive Due, we are reminded
Making the World Better One Pint at a Time Many people have heard of blood drives and blood transfusions, but a lot of people do not give blood a second thought when it comes to making a donation to an organization. There are many reasons why blood is the perfect way to give to the community, particularly if you do not have extra money for financial donations. There are so many ways to help out in the world so why not give something that you have plenty of? The American Red Cross, a nationally
There have been many advancements in medicine over the centuries. Some have been very controversial, one example is the idea of human to human blood transfusions. Blood transfusions have not always been as successful as they are today. The procedure was even made illegal in some countries. The pioneer of successful human to human blood transfusions was James Blundell, born in London, 1791 (Dzik, 2007). This essay will describe the discovery of blood transfusion, also how the discovery of blood transfusion