Iron-deficiency anemia: Iron is necessary for the body to make red blood cells. Low iron intake and loss of blood due to menstruation are the most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia. It may also be caused by blood loss from the GI tract because of ulcers or cancer.
What is BRCA Gene Testing? BRCA gene testing, also known as BRACAnalysis, is a blood test that helps evaluate a personâs risk for developing certain types of breast cancer. The test evaluates two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, called breast cancer susceptibility genes.
Brilintaâ¢ (ticagrelor) is a prescription medication approved to prevent harmful blood clots from forming in people who have been hospitalized with chest pain or have had a certain type of heart attack. These conditions are often known as acute coronary syndrome (ACS).