Hematology

does thalassemia need treatment, and if so, how? Understanding Thalassemia Patients often ask their hematologists, “Does thalassemia need treatment in all its forms?” Thalassemia is a genetically inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce normal hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that is vital for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Due to this irregularity in …

What is Anemia and its primary causes? What is Anemia? Anemia is characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells. A person with anemia has low levels of hemoglobin or hematocrit in their blood. Hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. That’s a concise and accurate definition of anemia. To expand slightly: Hemoglobin …