Medical articles from Dr Jonathan Sive

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14/10/2019

Haematologist (Blood Specialist)

Paraprotein in the blood: is it a sign of cancer?

Some people make an abnormal amount of protein in their blood or urine, which is known as a paraprotein. We've asked one of our top blood specialists Dr Jonathan Sive how it is detected and whether it's an early sign of cancer.

12/02/2019

Dr Jonathan Sive

Haematologist (Blood Specialist)

What is neutropenia and what are neutrophils?

Having a low blood count can put you at an increased risk to certain problems, and when your white blood cell count is low, you are more prone to contracting infections. One such type of blood count is a neutrophil count, but what are neutrophils? Dr Jonathan Sive, a top haematologist, explains what they are and what a low neutrophil count can mean for your health.

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05/07/2018

Dr Jonathan Sive

Haematologist (Blood Specialist)

How has myeloma treatment improved over the last few years?

Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, has seen major advances in treatment in recent years, with patients living longer and with a better quality of life. We interviewed Dr Jonathan Sive, an expert haematologist who works at the forefront of myeloma treatment, for an inside look at the latest treatments available.