Blood
01 Dec 2003
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)
Churg-Strauss syndrome, or allergic granulomatous angiitis, is an allergy condition often associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.
Blood
17 Nov 2003
Porphyrias
Porphyria refers to a group of blood disorders that can cause sensitivity to light, abdominal pain and abnormal neurological sensations.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
Blood
13 Sep 2003
Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)
Hereditary haemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism which leads to deposition of iron in organs, followed by cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus.
Blood
15 Jul 2003
Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is a blood disorder characterised by sickle-shaped red blood cells and abnormal haemoglobin, the protein which transports oxygen.
Blood
15 Jul 2003
Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)
Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder which may be idiopathic or secondary to diseases like leukaemia. It causes enlarged liver and enlarged spleen.
Blood
03 Jul 2003
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders that affect the stem cells in bone marrow that make blood cells. It can progress to leukaemia.
Blood
03 Jul 2003
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia is a blood disorder characterised by excessive red blood cells, haemoglobin and packed cell volume, often caused by lack of oxygen.
Blood
02 Jul 2003
Factor V Leiden
Factor V Leiden is a genetic blood disorder which causes excessive blood clotting, because activated protein cannot break down factor V.
