Formerly called pre-leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS refers to a group of hematological ailments that occur due to abnormal production or functioning of the myeloid blood cells, i.e., malformed or malfunctioning blood cells. Myelodysplastic syndrome primarily manifests as anemia because of reduced RBC production. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Any kind of… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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Herpes of the Eye
Herpes of the eyes is an ocular condition caused due to infection by the herpes simplex virus, the very virus which causes herpes and cold sores. Herpes of the eyes is also known as ocular herpes, herpes simplex eye infection, or eye herpes. Herpes virus eye infection is persistent, recurrent, and quite contagious. It typically… Continue reading Herpes of the Eye