Anemia
2, Dec 2024
Anemia A Deficiency in Red Blood Cells

Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, and when there aren’t enough, or they aren’t functioning properly, the body’s tissues don’t get enough oxygen. Types of Anemia There are several types of anemia, each…

Sickle Cell Disease
2, Dec 2024
Sickle Cell Disease A Genetic Disorder

Sickle cell disease is a group of blood disorders that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease inherit two abnormal genes, one from each parent. These abnormal genes cause the body to make an abnormal form of hemoglobin, called hemoglobin S. What Happens in Sickle Cell Disease? Normally,…