Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent anemia, affecting 5% of the world’s adult population. Intravenous iron is administered in patients with diseases of the digestive tract that prevent digestive absorption. The indication for intravenous iron should always be made by a hematologist, who will also determine the frequency and amount of doses. Prevalence of … Read more
Decreased platelets during pregnancy, also known as Gestational Thrombocytopenia, is a blood disorder that can affect up to 15% of pregnant women. In this condition the platelet count decreases below 100,000/mm3. Early diagnosis is important in order to treat the mother as soon as possible, with the aim of reducing the effects on the fetus. … Read more
Multiple myeloma: what it is Multiple myeloma is a type of blood tumor characterized by a clonal proliferation of a subtype of bone marrow cell, called a plasma cell. It is classified as a type of evolved monoclonal gammopathy. Monoclonal gammopathies are a heterogeneous group of diverse diseases that have in common an abnormal production … Read more
Lymphomas are cancers related to lymphocytes (immune system cells), which can affect anyone, of any age. Symptoms of lymphoma that allow for its early detection The enlargement of a lymph node is the main symptom that allows early detection of lymphomas. It can occur anywhere in the body and if the enlarged lymph node persists … Read more
Currently, the leukocyte formula, or differential leukocyte count (RDL), together with the measurement of the other basic hematological parameters (cell and hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit value and mean corpuscular volume, among others) is part of the so-called blood test or hemogram (Figure 1). However, the concept of hemogram has evolved in parallel with the progress of … Read more
Lymphoma usually affects the lymph nodes. However, it can occur in other tissues. They can be classified in several ways; Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and indolent lymphoma or aggressive lymphoma are some of them. What is Lymphoma Lymphoma is the “disease of the lymph nodes”, that is, the system of the organism that conducts the … Read more
Von Willebrand’s disease is an inherited blood disease that causes a clotting deficit. This causes patients who suffer from it to bleed more often or bruise more frequently. The case and the type of von Willebrand’s disease must be carefully studied to provide the appropriate treatment. Von Willebrand’s disease: what it is Von Willebrand’s disease … Read more
Anemia is the difficulty or decrease in the transport of oxygen to the rest of the tissues through the red blood cells. Symptoms may include fatigue, headache or joint pain. However, not all anemias are the same and the main objective is to find out what causes them and the possible underlying diseases. What is … Read more
The Thymus is a gland-like organ of the immune system formed by T lymphocytes, which are the cells in charge of cellular immunity, responding with activation of some cells to fight infections. The response of the immune system is very important in hematology in the rejection of hematopoietic progenitor transplants. The thymus: what is it … Read more
Traditionally, anticoagulants have been used to treat venous thromboembolism and prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, the consequences with other medications, food or alcohol have led to the emergence of the new oral anticoagulants or NACOS. What are the new oral anticoagulants and what are their uses? The new oral anticoagulants, better known … Read more