Hereditary spherocytosis is a well‐recognised genetic disorder affecting red blood cell membrane stability, resulting in the formation of spherocytes—cells that are less deformable and prone to ...

Spherocytosis is a blood disorder that makes red blood cells sphere-shaped, leading to anemia and other issues. Treatments include folic acid supplements, blood transfusions, and sometimes spleen ...

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) occurs when turbulence in the blood destroys red blood cells. This leads to symptoms such as tiredness and shortness of breath. Certain treatments are ...

Physical/chemical causes. These causes of hemolysis are most often secondary to improper handling of blood products. Reasons include inadvertent heating or freezing with subsequent thawing of the red ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy caused by a mutation in the gene encoding β-globin that results in hemoglobin S polymerization, red blood cell (RBC) sickling and hemolytic ...

Warm hemolytic anemia is a rare condition that affects your red blood cells. It causes anemia-like symptoms, such as fatigue, jaundice, and paleness. Share on Pinterest ZeynepKaya/Getty Images In warm ...

Research from experts at Michigan Medicine, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is breaking ground on new ways of treating blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia, through ...

Dr. Florence H. Porterfield (Medicine): A 71-year-old woman was admitted to this hospital because of refractory hemolytic anemia. The patient, who had recurrent breast cancer and diffuse cutaneous ...