Search Results 31-40 of 16598 for sickle cell anemia

  1. Hairy cell leukemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Hairy cell leukemia happens when B cells develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the ...

  2. Exagamglogene Autotemcel (Intravenous Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Exagamglogene autotemcel injection is used to treat sickle cell disease (red blood cell disease) in patients who have frequent vaso-occlusive crisis. It ...

  3. Platelet, double red blood cell and plasma donations - Mayo Clinic

    Red blood cells are typically given to people with sickle cell anemia or significant blood loss due to trauma or surgery. A red blood cell donation is ...

  4. Intestinal ischemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Diseases and conditions that raise your risk of blood clots also may raise your risk of intestinal ischemia. Examples include sickle cell anemia and a genetic ...

  5. Myelodysplastic syndromes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Over time, there are more immature, defective cells than healthy ones, leading to problems such as fatigue caused by too few healthy red blood cells (anemia), ...

  6. Voxelotor (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    For oral dosage form (tablets or tablets for suspension):. For sickle cell disease: Adults and children 12 years of age and older—1500 milligrams (mg) once a ...

  7. Genetic testing - Mayo Clinic

    If you have a family history of a genetic disorder — such as sickle cell anemia ... sickle cell disease or phenylketonuria (PKU) ... disease, having the altered gene ...

  8. Hydroxyurea (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    For sickle cell anemia: For oral dosage form (capsules):. Adults—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. At first, the dose is 15 ...

  9. Health Topics - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia. Dana Sparks. February 25, 2020. Cancer. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Woman's symptoms require evaluation with health ...

  10. Tips to reduce stroke in the diverse communities - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder more common among Black people that increases the risk for stroke, notes Dr. Joseph. "There is still mistrust ...