A routine blood test, particularly a complete blood count (CBC), can reveal underlying health issues that might not be ...

A high white blood cell (WBC) count during pregnancy can be completely normal, but in some cases it may indicate an infection ...

Dr. Keith Roach addresses a reader's concern about whether an enlarged spleen is the cause of low platelet counts.

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 ...

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) affects cells that become lymphocytes. Monitoring the number of lymphocytes in the blood is important for many aspects of this form of cancer. A healthy adult ...

The presence of an enlarged spleen and a family history of leukemia have shifted the diagnosis in a troubling new direction.

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 ...

In a recent study posted to Research Square* preprint server, and currently under consideration at the Journal of Inflammation, researchers conducted an observational study to evaluate the association ...

Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

Patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia also face elevated blood clot risk and must monitor for leg swelling.

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 ...