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Health Encyclopedia: Anemia Introduction

Introduction


Anemia is an abnormal reduction in red blood cells.

This photmicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.

Anemia is a global problem, at its worst in developing countries. But it is by no means absent in industrialized nations. An estimated 3.4 million Americans suffer from anemia. Anemia is not a single disease but a condition, like fever, with many possible causes and many forms. Causes of anemia include nutritional deficiencies, inherited ...

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...involves several small cuts. Either method is effective and has similar complication rates. Lines of staples are typically used to reduce lung volume.The alternative technique is unilateral lung... Read more »
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Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete... Read more »
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