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Por Dr Jonathan Sive
05.07.18
Гематология

How has myeloma treatment improved over the last few years?

Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, has seen major advances in treatment in recent years, with patients living longer and with a better quality of life. We interviewed Dr Jonathan Sive, an expert haematologist who works at the forefront of myeloma treatment, for an inside look at the latest treatments available.

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Por Dr Salim Shafeek
21.06.18
Гематология

The types of leukaemia, survival rate and outlook

There are different types of leukaemia, with which the symptoms of each can vary, depending on which blood cells are affected. Expert haematologist Dr Salim Shafeek discusses the disease in depth, including the symptoms and outlook for patients diagnosed with cancer...

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Por Dr Carolyn Millar
18.06.18
Гематология

The end of blood tests? How DOACs are changing treatment for heart problems

​If you’re living with a condition like atrial fibrillation or thrombosis, it’s likely that you’ve been prescribed warfarin to stop blood clotting. Warfarin was the only available oral blood thinning medication for over 50 years. In recent years, however, a new group of drugs called DOACs have been approved for use in the UK. These avoid the need for regular blood tests, while reducing your risk of major bleeding compared to warfarin. We spoke to leading consultant haematologist Dr Carolyn Miller to find out when a doctor should consider prescribing one of these new drugs.

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Гематология

5 blood disorders you need to know about

Our blood is key to our survival, but blood disorders and blood cancers like haemophilia and leukemia can prove deadly. Discover more...

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How much do you know about haemophilia?

Separate the fact from the fiction! A true-or-false guide to haemophilia!

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Гематология

Complications and success in bone marrow transplant

Transplantation of haematopoietic stem cells or bone marrow does not come without some risks or complications for the person with haematological deficiencies or diseases. Here, we explain the complications which may be experienced, and how successful bone marrow transplants are overall.

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Por Professor Stephen MacKinnon
30.08.17
Гематология

Leukaemia – the latest treatment options

Leading haematologist, Professor Stephen MacKinnon explains all about leukaemia, including the latest treatment options, and how stem cell transplantation works.

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What is the thymus gland and what does it do in the body?

The thymus is a gland organ of the immune system formed by T lymphocytes, which are cells responsible for cellular immunity, responding by activating certain cells to fight infections.

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Por Professor John Porter
31.07.17
Гематология

Thalassaemia vs Iron-deficiency anaemia: Know the difference

Thalassaemia is a type of anaemia that leads to a decrease in haemoglobin levels, causing red blood cells to become fragile and short-lived. Here, Professor John Porter, renowned consultant haematologist, provides an expert insight into thalassaemia, including how is it different from the more common iron-deficiency anaemia.

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Por Professor Stephen MacKinnon
28.06.17
Гематология

Все о трансплантации аллогенных стволовых клеток

Ведущий консультант по гематологии профессор Стивен Маккиннон объясняет процесс аллогенной трансплантации стволовых клеток, общую процедуру для ряда заболеваний крови и костного мозга.

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