This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Understanding Blood Tests: How They Work and What They Can Tell You Blood ...

If you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times ...

A low red blood cell count can be the result of lifestyle factors or signal a health condition requiring treatment. In the absence of an underlying health condition, you can raise your red blood cell ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

Because leukemia is a blood cancer, it can affect a person’s platelet count. People with leukemia sometimes have a low platelet count. However, other conditions can also cause low platelets. Leukemia ...

Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and ...

Vonjo (pacritinib) improves hemoglobin levels in myelofibrosis patients with anemia, aligning with clinical guidelines for anemia management. The study showed 44% of patients achieved a hemoglobin ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...

The phase 2 SANRECO study has recently completed enrollment and will evaluate divesiran, a potential therapy for patients ...

Inflammation can help the body when injured or sick by delivering immune cells, promoting healing and more. Chronic or ...