Anemia is a common condition in kids, affecting almost 5% of children aged 2–11 years in the U.S. Anemia occurs when a child doesn’t have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (a type of ...

Our blood is red because of something called haemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen around our bodies. ... Curious Kids: why is blood red? Published: May 14, 2024 11:48pm EDT.

Key Takeaways An oral chemo drug is safe and effective for sickle cell disease in childrenHydroxyurea helps red blood cells retain a healthy, round shapeThe drug significantly reduced ER visits ...

Every cell type has a normal lifespan, but in hemolytic anemia, something causes your red blood cells to die off quickly or prematurely — and faster than they can be replaced.

Here, the authors use microsphiltration for the discovery of compounds that stiffen Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes, by filtering compound-exposed gametocytes through microsphere layers in 384 ...

When red blood cells sickle, they do not bend or move easily and thus can block blood flow to the rest of the body. People with sickle cell disease could experience onset of strong episodes of ...

A red blood cell count test gives the correct number of red blood cells in your body. Learn about how the test is done, why it is done, risks, and more.

Red Blood Cell Transfusion 2023 AABB International Guidelines. Article Publication Date. 12-Oct-2023. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted ...

The treatment, called exa-cel and made by the companies Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics, edits a gene involved in red blood cell shape and function. It appears to functionally cure the disease for ...