Iron disorders such as iron overload disease, iron deficiency and anemia have serious effects on the growth of human cells, oxygen transportation and the replication of DNA. With too little iron, a host of metabolic functions cannot operate effectively, while too much iron can damage the internal organs. Types of Iron Disorders Iron disorders can be broadly divided into two categories: iron deficiency disorders... Read more >
Leukemia is the name for a cancer of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Leukemia usually results in the excessive proliferation of abnormal white blood cells. Over time, these abnormal white blood cells begin to crowd out the platelets, red blood cells and normal white blood cells, resulting in a number of serious health complications. The Cause of LeukemiaThe cause of leukemia is not yet... Read more >
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes. This type of cancer is different from all other types of cancers. Other cancers start at one organ and, with time, they may spread to the lymph nodes and distant organs. Lymphomas work in the opposite direction because they start in the lymph nodes and eventually spread to other organs in the body. Lymphomas are classified as one of two different types: Hodgkin's... Read more >
Originating from B lymphocytes, plasma cells divide to create clones of themselves. Each clone is able to produce a specific type of antibody, which in turn is used to fight against viruses, bacteria and various types of infection. The antibodies enable the immune system to fight many different types of microorganisms. What's a Plasma Cell? Plasma cells are white blood cells produced from B... Read more >
A hemochromatosis diagnosis is an involved process requiring serum iron blood tests and measures of ferritin levels in the blood. If blood tests suggest hemochromatosis, a liver biopsy or genetic screening test can confirm the hemochromatosis diagnosis. Family History and Hemochromatosis Diagnosis A hemochromatosis diagnosis begins with a physical exam and detailed medical history. A list of possible... Read more >
Iron metabolism is essential for maintaining health and for the production of erythrocytes, or red blood cells. The intestines extract iron from iron rich foods, which is then stored in the body's cells as the iron compound ferritin. Too little ferritin leads to anemia, a condition characterized by insufficient levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Excessive ferritin leads to an organ-damaging... Read more >
Treatment strategies for NHL depend on several factors, including the type, stage, grade and extent of the lymphoma, as well as individual prognosis. Patients under the age of sixty usually respond better than those who are over sixty. The improved prognosis in younger patients may be due to their ability to tolerate higher doses of drugs and to withstand the invasive side effects of the various therapies. Most... Read more >
Aceruloplasminemia and atransferrinemia are rare iron overload diseases. Both diseases are caused by hereditary autosomal recessive disorders. This means that aceruloplasminemia and atransferrinemia occur only when the genetic mutations that cause the iron overload diseases are inherited from both parents. People who inherit the mutations from only one parent are carriers, but do not develop the disease... Read more >
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