Hematology

Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide and over 3 million people in the United States. There are over 400 types of anemia, so receiving the correct [...]

Infusion therapy – also called IV therapy – is often associated with cancer treatment. It was designed to deliver various medications into the bloodstream, but it is not just for chemotherapy. [...]

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Our bodies produce white blood cells that fight infections and diseases. [...]

Deep vein thrombosis occurs when the blood flow in a vein deep inside the body is blocked or slowed. It is often undiagnosed, but it is a serious medical condition. Deep vein thrombosis is [...]

Treating hemochromatosis with phlebotomies is a safe and effective way to reduce excess iron in the body. Hemochromatosis is a condition that causes one’s body to absorb and store too much iron [...]

Rituxan is a type of antibody therapy used to treat certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and some autoimmune diseases. A healthcare professional can administer Rituxan infusions in a [...]

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic disorder affecting blood cells. It causes abnormal blood vessels to form and can affect multiple organs in different ways. Also known as [...]

Blood Donation: What You Need to Know January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the lifesaving impact of blood and platelet donors. National Blood Donor Month honors voluntary [...]

Each year about 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. As myelodysplastic syndrome usually affects older people, the number of people who develop this syndrome is likely to [...]

Everyone bleeds. The average person bleeds for about 2-7 minutes and clots in 8-15 minutes. This is the first step in the healing process. However, not every person bleeds and clots this way. [...]