Hematology

Leukemias are unnecessarily complicated for medical students, so today we are here to help and simplify! Dive into the world of leukemia with MedBrane’s guide tailored for medical students!   What is Leukemia? Leukemias are a group of hematological malignancies characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of leukocytes in bone marrow.  It is classified into four […]

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening hematologic disorder. If untreated, its mortality is as high as 90%. In this article we highlight the most important concepts about the TTP. TTP is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and brain and kidney ischemia due to microvascular thrombosis. Pathophysiology of TTP The pathophysiology of