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  2. Hemoglobinuria - Wikipedia

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    Hemoglobinuria is a condition in which the oxygen transport protein hemoglobin is found in abnormally high concentrations in the urine. [1] The condition is caused by excessive intravascular hemolysis , in which large numbers of red blood cells (RBCs) are destroyed, thereby releasing free hemoglobin into the plasma . [ 2 ]

  3. Hematuria - Wikipedia

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    Hematuria or haematuria is defined as the presence of blood or red blood cells in the urine. [1] "Gross hematuria" occurs when urine appears red, brown, or tea-colored due to the presence of blood. Hematuria may also be subtle and only detectable with a microscope or laboratory test. [2]

  4. List of hematologic conditions - Wikipedia

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    An anemia is a decrease in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. [2] [3] However, it can include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin molecule due to deformity or lack in numerical development as in some other types of hemoglobin deficiency.

  5. Here's how long various drugs stay in your body - AOL

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    In the process, metabolites, or byproducts, of the drug are produced, which can linger in our blood, urine (and even in our hair) for long after the initial effects of the drug are felt.

  6. Hemorrhagic cystitis - Wikipedia

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    Laboratory testing of urine samples now can be performed with dipsticks that indicate immune system responses to infection, as well as with microscopic analysis of samples. The presence of hematuria, or blood in the urine, may indicate acute UTIs, kidney disease, kidney stones, inflammation of the prostate (in men), endometriosis (in women), or ...

  7. Heart diseases raise dementia risk: Could a common blood ...

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    Heparin, a form of heparan sulfate used since the 1930s to prevent blood clots, does not enter the brain, but researchers speculate it could delay Alzheimer’s by disrupting ApoE-HSPG interactions.

  8. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria - Wikipedia

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    Danicopan, sold under the brand name Voydeya, is a medication used for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. It is a complement inhibitor which reversibly binds to factor D to prevent alternative pathway-mediated hemolysis and deposition of complement C3 proteins on red blood cells. The most common side effects include fever, headache, increased levels of liver enzymes (a sign ...

  9. Researchers are developing a blood thinner with a lower risk ...

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    Anticoagulants, or blood thinners, are one medication type for which researchers are interested in creating effective and fast-acting antidotes. This could allow for reversing their effects when ...