A hemoglobin electrophoresis test is a blood test used to measure and identify the different types of hemoglobin in your bloodstream. Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells responsible for ...

This paper presents results of measurements of the concentration of alkali-resistant hemoglobin in patients with both acquired and congenital aplastic anemia and of the changing levels of this ...

The light is absorbed differently by oxygen-rich hemoglobin (oxyhemoglobin) and oxygen-deficient hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin). By measuring changes in the intensities of reflected or transmitted light ...

Children can often appear tired or irritable, but when these symptoms become an ongoing problem, it could be a sign of something more serious. Fatigue, pale skin, and even a bad mood can be signs of ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...

Sickle cell beta-thalassemia refers to an inherited condition that impacts hemoglobin. People with the condition have different changes in each copy of their hemoglobin gene. One causes red blood ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) refers to a group of genetic conditions that affect the red blood cells (RBCs) by altering their shape. The abnormally shaped cells are unable to perform the function of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Canagliflozin was associated with a 2.1% increase in total iron-binding capacity. Hemoglobin increased by 7.3 ...

Sickle cell tests have become routine in newborn screenings, but older children and adults may need to be tested as well. Read on to see if you or a loved one might benefit from being tested for ...