Red Blood Cells: Haemoglobin and its Variants
| Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
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| Activity Title | Red Blood Cells: Haemoglobin and its Variants |
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| Details | This session covers the structure and function of the erythrocyte, focusing on the biochemistry and physiology of normal haemoglobin. It will also describe the pathophysiology of the haemoglobinopathies and thalassaemias.
Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
• Describe the morphology and function of the erythrocyte and the role of erythropoietin in erythropoiesis
• Describe the synthesis, structure and role of haemoglobin
• Interpret the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve and the factors facilitating/inhibiting oxygen dissociation
• Relate the genetics of haemoglobin production |
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| Competence | General Medicine |
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| Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| Event Time | 05:45 PM |
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| Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 1 |
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