The National Transplant Organization (ONT) is confident that by the end of 2016 there will be more than 250,000 bone marrow donors in Spain. There are currently 230,000 and 120 new ones are added every day, as reflected in the Spanish Bone Marrow Donor Registry (REDMO). These figures are the result of the National Bone … Read more
There are two main types of multiple myeloma: asymptomatic, which need only surveillance and usually have a very good prognosis, and symptomatic, which need treatment as soon as possible. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma (MM) is a tumor of the lymphatic system consisting of a proliferation of plasma cells, which produce the antibodies that … Read more
Both lymphomas are a type of cancer that begins in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. These lymphocytes make up part of the immune system, which defends us from germs. The main difference between these lymphomas is the particular type of lymphocytes involved in each one. A pathologist can tell the difference between Hodgkin’s … Read more
In recent years much progress has been made in the field of multiple myeloma. Innovations have made it possible to control this disease in many patients without the need for chemotherapy. The most effective treatment for multiple myeloma consists of a combination of drugs administered in monthly cycles, in what is called the induction phase. … Read more
Regenerative Medicine is a branch of medicine that seeks, through stem cells, to regenerate damaged tissue. For example, in the heart, joints, or as in this case, the ovary. This is possible because stem cells can transform into any type of cell in the human body and thus help to regenerate it. There are several … Read more
An out-of-hospital transfusion is a procedure that has become established in the developed world. It is a safe procedure and brings great benefits to the patient’s quality of life. The benefits of home transfusion are significant in the patient’s quality of life, and the patient does not have to travel to the hospital, wait for … Read more
Rare anemias usually appear at early ages (neonatal, infantile or juvenile) because most of them are congenital in origin, and last throughout life, although with variable intensity or associated clinical manifestations. Rare anemias of congenital origin are transmitted by inheritance and are also known as hereditary. For this reason, a family study of both parents … Read more
Multiple myeloma is a malignant disease of the bone marrow caused by the abnormal growth and proliferation of cells that we all have in the bone marrow called plasma cells. In this case and also, without specific causes, the plasma cells acquire alterations in their functioning that cause them to multiply more rapidly than normal … Read more
During the period of youth the most frequent forms of anemia are those due to nutritional deficiencies or cell maturation factors that can only be acquired through nutrition. Iron deficiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia are the most common in children due to nutritional factors. These include iron deficiency (iron deficiency anemia) and lack of vitamin … Read more
Anemia is defined as a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin (Hb) in the blood. It is measured in grams of hemoglobin per liter of blood (g/L) and normal values during the neonatal period vary widely, making interpretation sometimes difficult. In practice, three aspects should be taken into account: In a newborn (NB) at term … Read more