Chronic myeloproliferative diseases. Chronic myeloproliferative diseases are caused by an overabundance of differentiated bone marrow cells that result in the accumulation of erythrocytes, granulocytes, monocytes or platelets. Polycythemia Vera. This condition is marked by an overproduction of RBCs.
Isabela Island, Galapagos. Isabela lies in the heart of the Galapagos Islands. Hidden past the horizon, the archipelago's largest island keeps pure, protected and distant from the ingenuity of man.
In addition to the many marine mammals of the Galapagos found here, Isabela is home to more land tortoises than any of the other islands. Tourists also are likely to encounter blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, marine turtles and even the rare Flightless Cormorant.