If a person's cell have the antigen, the antibody should NOT be present in that person's serum. If an antibody to a blood group antigen is present in the serum of a person, his or her cells should lack that antigen. The antigens are on the cells and the antibodies are in the serum.
Therapy-related myeloid leukemia (t-MDS/t-AML) is a well-recognized clinical syndrome occurring as a late complication following cytotoxic therapy.1â5 The term âtherapy-relatedâ leukemia is descriptive and based on a patientâs history of exposure to cytotoxic agents.
ADL is medical shorthand for Activities of Daily Living.. Learning this shorthand and what it entails can help you advocate that your basic needs are addressed in a medical situation. ADLs are the essential tasks that each person needs to perform, on a regular basis, for basic survival and well-being. The term helps health care professionals quickly communicate the level of assistance an individual might need or how their health is impacting their day-to-day life.