Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Share on ...

This population-based study shows that shared and pattern-specific blood biomarkers reflect biological vulnerability ...

Megakaryocytes, which are derived from hematopoietic stem cell precursors in bone marrow, form and release platelets; these circulate in the blood for 8 to 10 days before they are removed by hepatic ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

Diagnostic tests are important in every area of life. If you experience an issue with your car, a diagnostic test provides a quick and accurate assessment of your vehicle so it can be fixed. In ...

Symptoms such as fatigue, itchy skin, and mental health issues can make it difficult to function, but they can be managed. “This is a chronic condition that people can live with,” says Jacqueline S.

What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...

Clin Prof Ng Heng Joo, Head and Senior Consultant in Haematology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), recently visited Dhaka, Bangladesh, to conduct academic sessions and engage with local clinicians.

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...