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Ambrosia sp.	Ragweed pollen, EM

Are allergies part of the innate immune system?

on September 24, 2012

Q. I have a question about this exam question: 1. Which of the following is an example of innate immunity?

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SPEP

A monoclonal immunoglobulin is present – now what?

on February 27, 2012

Q. I have multiple myeloma, and I read your post What is an M-spike, and it was excellent contribution which I have been looking for in months. 

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iBooks

We’re on iBooks!

on July 19, 2011

Finally – after jumping through a LOT of hoops, The Complete Hematopathology Guide is now on iBooks.

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antibodies

Immunology quiz

on May 12, 2011

  Here’s a little immunology quiz to test your knowledge. Answers are here.

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chain

Heavy chain disease

on March 31, 2011

Q. Why do light chains appear in the urine in mu heavy chain disease but not in alpha or gamma heavy chain diseases?

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numbers

How to memorize the interleukins

on February 17, 2011

I know a bunch of you are studying for boards, or are thinking about studying for boards. Any little memory aid that could help with a question or two is probably most welcome at this point.

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Antibody

Primary immunodeficiencies

on September 30, 2009

When people talk about immunodeficiency states, they’re usually talking about secondary immunodeficiencies, like AIDS.

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cll

CLL vs. benign lymphocytosis

on May 9, 2009

  Q. If you have a blood smear that shows a lymphocytosis, and all the lymphocytes look pretty mature, how do you know whether it’s chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or just a plain old benign lymphocytosis?

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