Artificial Intelligence in Hematology

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Artificial Intelligence In Hematology

Artificial Intelligence in Hematology: Transforming Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in medicine, and hematology is no exception. By leveraging AI, clinicians and researchers can enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans, and streamline workflows. This article explores the current applications, benefits, and future potential of AI in hematology. Hematology, the branch of medicine […]

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Category: Artificial Intelligence

Prepare for MRCP Examination

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Prepare for MRCP Examination.

How to prepare for the MRCP Examination? To prepare for part 1 of the MRCP examination, you must have a solid knowledge of internal medicine, including hematology, hemato-oncology, and genetics, along with expert insights. This article will cover the hematology and hemato-oncology topics relevant to part 1 of the UK MRCP examination. What is the MRCP examination? The Membership of […]

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Category: Medical Examinations

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

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Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a condition characterized by peripheral blood eosinophilia with manifestations of organ system involvement or dysfunction directly related to eosinophilia in the absence of parasitic, allergic, or other secondary causes of eosinophilia. The ICD 10 code for Hypereosinophilic syndrome [HES] is D72.119. Secondary eosinophilia is a cytokine-derived (interleukin-5 [IL-5]) reactive phenomenon. Worldwide, parasitic diseases are the most […]

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Category: Leukemias

Vascular Bleeding Disorders

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Bleeding may result from abnormalities in Platelets Coagulation factors Blood vessels Vascular bleeding disorders result from defects in blood vessels, typically causing petechiae, purpura, and bruising but, except for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, seldom leading to serious blood loss. Bleeding may result from deficiencies of vascular and perivascular collagen in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and in other rare hereditary connective tissue disorders (e.g. […]

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Category: Bleeding Disorders

CAR T-Cell Therapy

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CAR-T Cell Therapy

The mechanism of action of CAR T-cell therapy: T cells: To understand CAR T-cell therapy, it helps to understand what T cells do. White blood cells called lymphocytes play an important part in fighting infection and diseases, including cancer. There are different types of lymphocytes. T cells are one type. T cells move around the body to find and destroy defective […]

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Category: Cancer Therapy

Coronavirus and Blood

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Coronavirus and Blood

Coronavirus and Blood: Does coronavirus have direct effects on Blood? The United States and countries around the world face a major public health concern with the current outbreak of the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19). The emergence of the novel coronavirus outbreak in December 2019 was followed by its spread on a global scale unparalleled in the last 100 years. At […]

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Category: Infections

Abnormal Hemoglobins

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Abnormal Hemoglobins

Hemoglobin is a carrier for oxygen from the lungs to the various tissues and carbon dioxide from other parts of the body to the lungs. About 70% of the body’s iron is present in the red blood cells in the form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-protein complex that gives red blood cells its red color. It is made up of […]

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Category: Hemoglobinopathies

Approach to Lymphocytosis

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Approach to Lymphocytosis

Diagnostic Approach to Lymphocytosis:  Lymphocytes are white blood cells that serve primarily as the body’s adaptive immune system and provide humoral or cell-mediated immunity against a variety of bacterial, viral, or other pathogens. They are comprised mainly of T, B, and natural killer (NK) cells, and the body typically maintains the absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) in a range of fewer […]

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Category: Lymphomas

Nutrition and Blood

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nutrition and blood

Nutrition and Blood: Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal blood health, as it provides essential nutrients necessary for the production and function of blood cells, the regulation of blood clotting, and the maintenance of overall circulatory health. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the relationship between nutrition and blood health, highlighting key nutrients, their sources, […]

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Category: Nutrition

Systemic Mastocytosis

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Urticaria Pigmentosa

Systemic mastocytosis (SM) is a form of mastocytosis in which mast cells accumulate in internal tissues and organs such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and small intestines. It is typically diagnosed in adults. Signs and symptoms vary based on which parts of the body are affected. The ICD-10 code for systemic mastocytosis is “D47.02“. To keep us healthy, mast […]

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Category: Immune System
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