The switch from fetal γ-globin to adult β-globin is controlled by BCL11A. Genetic manipulation of BCL11A improves disease outcomes by turning γ-globin expression back on to compensate for ...

Repositioning genes awakens fetal hemoglobin to treat disease. CRISPR editing may change future gene therapy. Researchers ...

Myocardial ischemia is often manifested by nonclassic symptoms in women. She had a history of non–transfusion-dependent α-thalassemia (hemoglobin H disease) complicated by acquired hemochromatosis.

"In patients with diabetes and severe CKD, an HbA1c range of 6.7–7.1% was linked to the lowest risk of complications. Risks of cardiovascular events rose at HbA1c ≥7.2% and <5 ...

At Miami-Dade’s public hospital system Jackson Health, new advancements in genetic research recently helped doctors modify a ...

Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist at Summit Health in New Providence, New Jersey, says that getting a CBC test is ...

Although sickle cell disease (SCD) is not as widespread in the Philippines compared to other populations, it is still worth knowing what this disease is all about, especially as we observe World ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

Dr. Dustin T. Smith and Dr. Joanna M. Bonsall reviewed nine key updates in hospital medicine at SHM Converge 2025.

Researchers have found a promising new method for gene therapy. They successfully restarted inactive genes by bringing them closer to genetic switches ...

Foods high in protein, fiber, and micronutrients like magnesium—such as beans, lentils and seafood—can help keep your blood ...

Clinicians caution that while the app flags possible anemia, definitive diagnosis requires lab testing, patient history and ...