Author: Carson Pinson
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Sickle Cell Anemia: The Silent Struggle in Our Blood
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Overview Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood condition where the erythrocytes (another name for red blood cells) are affected. They may appear sickle-shaped or may also be described as crescent-shaped. One of red blood cells’ largest roles is to transfer oxygen throughout the body and when they become sickled,…
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Simplified: Everything You Need to Know about Physician’s Assistants
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What is a Physician’s Assistant? A Physician’s Assistant is a healthcare professional who does exactly as it sounds! They assist medical doctors/attending physicians in their everyday tasks. PAs (for short) are eligible to make diagnoses, give medical treatment, review a patient’s medical history, and more. There are many PA specializations…