DEAR DR. ROACH: I have myeloma, and I’ve been treated with melphalan. On three instances, my blood count dropped from 10 to 8, requiring blood transfusion. Is the blood loss unstoppable? Is there ...

A person with leukopenia has a low number of white blood cells, or leukocytes, in their blood. A low white blood cell count may make a person more likely to contract an infection. White blood cells ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research indicates that low red blood cell blood counts, regardless of other diseases that might be present, is a risk factor for death in very elderly individuals. In ...

Eosinophil Granulocytes COPD Patients with COPD who exhibit low blood eosinophil counts had no change in exacerbations or survival compared with patients with typical counts. Patients with chronic ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this study, patients with plaque psoriasis were evaluated 6 months after initiating treatment with ...

A healthy blood count is crucial for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. Conditions like anemia, fatigue, and low hemoglobin are often caused by iron or folate deficiency ...

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 ...

White blood cells help fight infection in the body. Medical practices can differ in how they define a low white blood cell count. There are five types of white blood cells. Neutrophils account for ...