Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. They then carry carbon dioxide from around the body back to the lungs. These cells are an important component of blood. However, a range of ...

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. It's a disease tha ...

The term “rare blood disorders” describes less common conditions that affect blood cells’ ability to function correctly. Myeloproliferative disorders and lymphoproliferative disorders are two types of ...

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder of red blood cells. Some parents may learn that their infant has this disorder after prenatal testing. Hospitals also test for SCA after birth as part ...

A new stem cell transplant technique that does not require the use of high-dose chemotherapy and radiation successfully cured an adult patient with congenital dyserythropoietic anemia, marking the ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...

TERRIBLE. NEBRASKA ADVOCATES URGE PEOPLE TO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES TO SUPPORT SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH. THE RED BLOOD CELL DISORDER AFFECTS 8 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. PATIENTS REQUIRE REGULAR BLOOD ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local groups are raising awareness about sickle cell disease and encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder ...

A recent study delves into the science, but doctors say there’s more to it.