Haematology

Diagnosing Acquired Haemophilia

Diagnosing Acquired Haemophilia

Acquired haemophilia is a bleeding disorder that stops the blood from clotting properly. While other types of haemophilia are present from birth, acquired haemophilia occurs suddenly when the body develops ‘inhibitors’ that interfere with the body’s own clotting factors. It can result in spontaneous and uncontrolled bleeding.

Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021

Managing Anaemia in Surgical Patients During COVID

Managing Anaemia in Surgical Patients During COVID

Healthcare costs have been rising over the last 20-30 years with very little advance in longevity inherent to healthcare costs is wasteful expenditure, such as fraud, unnecessary tests etc. The advent of the COVID pandemic and its catastrophic effect on the world economy and increased healthcare costs have forced a re-examination of unnecessary costs as the healthcare budgets for all countries are squeezed yet further.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2020

Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Causes, symptoms and treatment

Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Causes, symptoms and treatment – MM1511

Iron deficiency anaemia remains a significant problem in South Africa and has impacts on development, health and wellbeing. This review focuses on the causes, diagnosis and management of iron deficiency and provides some useful advice regarding iron replacement.

Modern Medicine – November 2015

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