Hematology is the science that studies blood, the hematopoietic system, their structure, functions, diseases and methods of treatment, as well as the processes of blood formation and their changes during pathological conditions of the body, the influence of endo- and exogenous factors on these processes, morphology and intracellular processes, plasma properties, systemic etiology of blood, pathogenesis, clinic and treatment. Transfusiology is the science of blood and blood components transfusion in the donor’s body.

Hematology and Transfusiology in Modern Medicine

Hematology and transfusiology are important fields of modern medicine that deal with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of blood and blood-forming organs. These two fields are closely related to each other and often work together to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients.

Hematology is the science of blood, hematopoietic organs and blood diseases. Hematologists are doctors who specialize in this field and diagnose and treat disorders of the number and function of blood cells, coagulation disorders, blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma) and other hematological diseases.

Transfusiology is the science of blood and its components transfusion. Transfusiologists are responsible for the selection of blood donors, blood collection, processing, storage and safe and effective transfusion. They also manage complications associated with transfusion.

Treatment for hematological and transfusiological disorders depends on the diagnosis and includes drug therapy, transfusion of blood and its components, bone marrow transplantation, and supportive therapy.