Blood disorders that affect red blood cells: Anemia: Low red blood cell count. With a mild case of anemia, people do not usually experience any symptoms. However, when anemia becomes severe, it often causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and pale skin. Sickle cell anemia: An inherited condition in which there are not...Continue reading
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Yep, There’s a Test for That, Part 1: One Drop, Results in 90 Minutes
Remember the expression, “there’s an app for that”? That’s soooo 2014. Sure, apps are still everywhere, but new expression we’ll be hearing a lot in the years to come is, “there’s a test for that.” A new test invented by scientists at the University of Queensland (Australia) uses a single drop of fluid to detect...Continue reading