Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a blood disease. In this condition, the red blood cells (RBCs) in the patient’s bloodstream become sickle-shaped (hence the name). This abnormal shape happens due to
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The human body is perfectly structured to support all its functions. A functioning body has a vital component called connective tissue, which plays a key role in holding the body shape
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The term “Vitamin B12” refers to a group of substances that are chemically related. These substances are grouped together because they all contain a rare metallic element called Cobalt. That’s why
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Aplastic anaemia in children is a serious condition that can interfere with their growing years and an inability to live a normal life. This condition can happen due to innate or
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Fanconi anaemia in children is a genetic disorder where the bone marrow is not able to produce enough blood. This disorder is inherited, meaning that it can pass to the child
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Blood is an important factor in our bodies, without which we cannot survive. Just having blood will not suffice. We need good quality healthy blood that consists of four main components
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Childhood cancer may be rare, but it still continues to be the leading cause of childhood mortality in many countries. Since the symptoms of childhood cancer are often nonspecific and hard
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When we think of cancers, we typically think of “stages” or tumour growths. Tumours are abnormal growths of tissue as a lump. However, there are some types of cancer where patients
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A malignancy or cancer occurs due to the abnormal division of cells in the body. A healthy cell takes the required time to divide and will be functional. But, the multiplication
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The month of September is celebrated as blood cancer awareness month. The year 2021 has seen many cases of cancer, mostly leukemia, that impact the blood-forming cells in the body. Leukemia
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