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Definition of chronic myeloid leukemia. Causes underlying the onset and symptoms. Phases of the disease and main clinical features

Hemoglobin A2: why is it measured? What is its function? What are the ideal blood values? What are the causes and consequences of too high or too low hemoglobin A2 values?

What is myelosuppression? What drugs can cause it and what consequences does it have on the body? Chemotherapy myelosuppression and available treatments

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that causes the gradual destruction of red blood cells. What are the causes? Alpha and beta thalassemia. Symptoms and possible treatments

What are the Causes of Leukemia? Who is most at risk? What symptoms does leukemia cause and how widespread is it

How leukemia is diagnosed: physical and bone marrow examination; complete blood count; immunophenotypic, cytogenetic and molecular analysis; rachicentesi

What is blood donation? Who can donate blood? How is it performed and what is its purpose?

What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia and what complications it can have on the body. The cures, treatments and therapies to be implemented to cure sickle cell anemia

Hemophilia: blood tests for diagnosis. Treatment and medications available for hemophilia A, B and C, live, moderate and severe

Leukemia therapy: aims and choice of treatment; therapeutic methods: active surveillance, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, hematopoietic growth factors

Plasma exchange is the fundamental procedure for the production of plasma-derived drugs. When to do plasma exchange? How long does it last? Is it dangerous for the donor?

Remedies for Anemia: what to do and what not to do, what to eat, what medications to take, how to prevent Anemia, how to cure it

General description of the therapies indicated for the main types of leukemia. Undesirable effects and advice on how to resolve the ailments associated with the disease and therapy. Post-treatment and prognosis of leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia monitoring techniques and response criteria to therapy. Options for treatment of CML: antiblastics, interferon, stem cell transplantation, tyrosine kinase inhibitors

What is bone marrow transplant? When and on whom is it practiced? How does the intervention take place? What are the risks?

What are blood transfusions? When and why are they performed? Before and after transfusion: what are the risks? Contagion and other dangers

Primary Amyloidosis: What is it? Causes and Predisposing Factors: What are they? Clinical Features, Symptoms and Complications. Diagnosis and Treatment

How is chronic myeloid leukemia diagnosed: complete blood count and morphological examination of the blood; histological and cytological analysis of the bone marrow; cytogenetic and molecular investigations

Eosinophilia - What Does It Mean? Why are they measured? Normal Values. Causes of High Eosinophils. Interpretation of Results: When to worry?

Fulminant Leukemia or Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: what is it? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How is the diagnosis performed? How is it treated?