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What is Chagas Disease?
But the bug’s bite isn’t what causes the infection -- it’s their poop. If a bug bites an infected animal or person, it becomes a carrier of T. Two ...
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Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid -- the butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of your neck, just above your collarbone -- makes too much of a ho...
Read moreWhat is Brucellosis?
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Brucella. Brucellosis in humans occurs when a person comes into contact wi...
Read moreBlood Transfusion: what to Know If You Get One
A blood transfusion is a way of adding blood to your body after an illness or injury. About 40% of people have type O blood, which is safe to give ...
Read moreDiamond-Blackfan Anemia
Children with DBA have a low number of red blood cells, but normal white blood cells and platelets. It can tell whether your child’s bone marrow is...
Read moreWhat is Babesiosis?
They may also want to do other blood tests to rule out conditions with similar symptoms, such as anaplasmosis or Lyme disease, which is also caused...
Read moreAutoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
When you have AIHA, your immune system makes antibodies that mistakenly attack your own red blood cells. A low red blood cell count and low hemoglo...
Read moreAutoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
When you have AIHA, your immune system makes antibodies that mistakenly attack your own red blood cells. A low red blood cell count and low hemoglo...
Read moreAnnual Physical Examinations
The physical exam is an essential part of any doctor's visit. Heart Exam. Listening to your heart with a stethoscope, a doctor might detect an irre...
Read moreRare Types of Anemia
You’re either born with aplastic anemia, meaning you inherited a gene from your parents that caused it, or you develop it (acquired). Inherited con...
Read moreAltitude Sickness: what to Know
Sometimes called “mountain sickness,” altitude sickness is a group of symptoms that can strike if you walk or climb to a higher elevation, or altit...
Read moreAcromegaly
Acromegaly is a disorder that happens when your body makes too much growth hormone (GH). Because of the tumor, your body makes too much growth horm...
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