Hematology & Oncology Archives - Clinical FAQ https://clinicalfaq.com/category/hematology-oncology/ Your go-to source for addressing common clinical medicine questions, empowering you to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date on the latest medical breakthroughs Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:33:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://clinicalfaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clinical-FAQ-Favicon-512x512-1-150x150.png Hematology & Oncology Archives - Clinical FAQ https://clinicalfaq.com/category/hematology-oncology/ 32 32 Patient Guide: Anemia https://clinicalfaq.com/hematology-oncology/patient-guide-anemia/ https://clinicalfaq.com/hematology-oncology/patient-guide-anemia/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:28:43 +0000 https://clinicalfaq.com/?p=384 Anemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and organs. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness, among others. Diagnosis typically involves blood tests and a clinical assessment, while treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include supplementation, addressing nutritional deficiencies, or managing related conditions.

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]]> https://clinicalfaq.com/hematology-oncology/patient-guide-anemia/feed/ 0 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, PD-1, and PD-L1 Explained https://clinicalfaq.com/biotechnology/immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-pd-1-and-pd-l1-explained/ https://clinicalfaq.com/biotechnology/immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-pd-1-and-pd-l1-explained/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:07:27 +0000 https://clinicalfaq.com/?p=184 Both PD-L1 and PD-1 inhibitors work by disrupting the interaction between PD-L1 and PD-1, effectively "releasing the brakes" on the immune system and allowing T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. While they target different proteins, their overall goal is the same: to enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer.

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