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Anemia
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Red Blood Cells, Sickle Cells
Today's Top News Stories | • | Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008 - Nov 20, 2008, 13:49
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary Incontinence
| • | U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year. | • | Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More - Nov 20, 2008, 19:00
Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease. | • | CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine - Nov 20, 2008, 16:00
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children. | • | Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease - Nov 20, 2008, 19:00
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program. |
These crescent or sickle-shaped red blood cells (RBCs) are present with Sickle cell anemia, and stand out clearly against the normal round RBCs. These abnormally shaped cells may become entangled and block blood flow in the small blood vessels (capillaries).
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• Definition
• Anemia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anemia Symptoms & Signs
• Anemia Diagnosis & Tests
• Anemia Treatment
• Anemia Prognosis
• Anemia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anemia - B12 Deficiency
• Folate-Deficiency Anemia
• Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
• Heart Attack
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia
• Idiopathic Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Immune Hemolytic Anemia
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Megaloblastic Anemia
• Pernicious Anemia
• Secondary Aplastic Anemia
• Sickle Cell Anemia
Tests & Exams
• Hemoglobin
• RBC Count
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Fatigue
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