This section includes articles which cover diseases of the blood and the best treatment regimes.

ANAEMIA
Anaemia is a low red blood cell count. There can be many causes including iron deficiency or more serious disease.

COMMON LABORATORY TESTS
Laboratory tests can help diagnose many health conditions. Here are some of the most commonly used tests.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the deep veins, usually in the leg. This article looks at causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

GLANDS
This article gives an overview of some of the important glands in the body.

HAEMOCHROMATOSIS
Haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which there is an uncontrolled absorption of iron. This article looks at the condition and what treatment is necessary.

HAEMOPHILIA
This inherited lifelong condition affects the blood clotting factors in some people. This article describes the condition, its effects, complications, treatment and inheritance.

HIV AND AIDS
HIV and AIDS continues to spread. This article looks at how the infection is transmitted and how to prevent it.

HODGKIN'S DISEASE
This is a form of cancer involving the lymph glands;this article outilnes the symptoms ,investigations and treatment.

IRON DEFICIENCY AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA
Iron deficiency is a common problem world wide. This article discusses the condition, its consequences and how it can be treated.

IRON SUPPLEMENTS
Iron supplements are used to treat iron deficiencies. This article profiles the various medications and how they should be used.

LEUKAEMIA
Survival rates for leukaemia are continually improving thanks to modern therapies. This article looks at the different forms of leukaemia and how the disease is treated.

MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME
This is a blood disorder caused by changes in the bone marrow. It mainly affects people over the age of 50. This article discusses the symptoms and management of the syndrome.

OEDEMA
This article outlines the mechanisms of oedema and possible causes.

PERNICIOUS ANAEMIA
This is one of the causes of vitamin B12 deficiency. Sufferers can become anaemic, dizzy and short of breath. This article provides an overview of the condition and how it should be managed.