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Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by New York to the west, Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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Why was roger Williams removed from Massachusetts?
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson were both banned from Massachusetts because they questioned the church.
What year was Massachusetts founded?
The Massachusetts Bay Company was issued a royal charter in March of 1629.
Acting under the company charter, the colonists established the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on June 12, 1630. The first meeting of the Massachusetts General Court, their legislative assembly, was in October of 1630. That was the first semi-autonomous government in Massachusetts and was the direct ancestor of the present-day Massachusetts state government.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts drew up its own state constitution in 1780. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was admitted as a state when it ratified the US Constitution on February 6, 1788.
Immune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced blood cell count due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the immune system.
Alternative NamesAnemia - immune hemolytic; Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsImmune hemolytic anemia occurs when antibodies form against the body's own red blood cells. The antibodies destroy the blood cells because the immune system mistakenly recognizes these blood cells as foreign material within the body.
The antibodies may be caused by:
- Complication of another disease
- Past blood transfusions
- Pregnancy (if the baby's blood type is different from the mother's)
- Reaction to certain medications
- Reaction to certain infections
If the cause of antibody formation is a disease or medication, it is referred to as secondary immune hemolytic anemia. Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia accounts for one-half of all immune hemolytic anemias.
Risk factors are related to the causes.
Symptoms- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Pale (pallor) or yellow (jaundice) skin color
- Rapid heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Absolute reticulocyte count
- Direct or indirect Coombs' test
- Hemoglobin in the urine
- LDH (level of this enzyme rises as a result of tissue damage)
- Red blood cell count (RBC), hemoglobin, and hematocrit
- Serum bilirubinlevels
- Serum free hemoglobin
- Serum haptoglobin
Treatment with a steroid medication such as prednisone is usually the first therapy tried. If a steroid medication does not improve the condition, removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be considered. Treatments with drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants) may also be given if you do not respond to steroids.
Blood transfusions, if needed for severe anemia, are given with caution because the blood may not be compatible and it may cause further hemolysis.
Expectations (prognosis)The disease may start quickly and be very serious, or it may remain mild and not need specific treatment.
In most people, steroids or splenectomy can control anemia. In others, treatment can usually partially control the anemia.
ComplicationsSevere anemia rarely leads to death. Severe infection may occur as a complication of treatment with steroids, other medications that suppress the immune system, or splenectomy, because these treatments impair the body's ability to fight infection.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have unexplained fatigue or chest pain, or signs of infection.
PreventionScreening for antibodies in donated blood and in the recipient may prevent hemolytic anemia related to blood transfusions.
ReferencesSchwartz RS. Autoimmune and intravascular hemolytic anemias. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 164.
Powers A, Silberstein LE. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. In: Hoffman R, Benz Ej, Shattil SS, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 47.
Who was governor of Massachusetts during the 1690's?
William stoughton the 3rd actuallk because his father wasn't
Is there an airport in Cape Cod in Massachusetts?
Yes, a little one in Hyannis. (I'm guessing you're the same person asking how long it takes to drive from Chicago! The same thing applies here. You can't search for Cape Cod airport because Cape Cod itself isn't a city). Generally, in the summer, there are lots of flights. But they are booked pretty far in advance and the cost is outrageous. Very often, that leg will be 3-4 times the cost of the flight from your original destination. Sometimes you get lucky, though.
If you're looking for a better fly/drive combo, I'd suggest one of two things:
Fly to Boston and rent a car from there.
Fly into TF Green Airport in Providence and drive from there. It's actually a really nice airport and not a bad drive at all.
Are there badgers in Massachusetts?
I live in central Massachusetts and we have a badger family within 50 feet of our home. They appear almost every day feeding in the neighbors yard. It's pretty cool to see. At first I thought they had to be Woodchucks. But they look nothing like Woodchucks.
Who was banished from Massachusetts for claiming she regularly received divine insights?
That would be Anne Hutchinson.
why did some settlers leave Massachusetts bay colony to find their own settlements
Why did Spanish colonists settle in America?
The Spanish came to America for gold to spread Christianity and escape religious persecution. Under the auspices of the Spanish crown, their explorers and conquistadors came to the New World to stake out territorial claims. This was the some of the same reasons the English, Dutch and French explorers came to the New World for.
Not entirely sure could have something to do with pilgrims landing on Plymouth rock which happens to be in Massachusettes.Your welcome.
Which state will see the sun first Massachusetts or Michigan and why?
Massachusetts because it is on the east cost, Why do i think that? The sun travels from east to west.
What did the puritans called their elected group?
Massachusetts had a representative goverment the puritans called their elected group what
How do people adapt in the environment of Massachusetts?
People in Massachusetts adapt to their environment by embracing its diverse climate, which includes cold winters and warm summers. This adaptation is evident in their choice of clothing, housing designs, and recreational activities, such as skiing in winter and beach outings in summer. Additionally, they engage in community planning and conservation efforts to address environmental challenges like coastal erosion and urban development. The state's rich history and cultural diversity also foster resilience and innovation in adapting to changing conditions.
