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The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.

The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

There are different types of breast cancer, and around 70 per cent are sensitive to the female sex hormone oestrogen.

The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.

Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.

Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.

In children, the genetic changes that cause cancer are not due to lifestyle but are more likely to be random and difficult to predict.

Transplantation varies depending on the transplant organ or tissue so speak with your medical team about surgical procedures, recovery and medications.