DISEASE DIRECTORY

Monday, October 06, 2008

Blood Disorders

 Anemia
Blood Coagulation
Eosinophilia
Hemophilia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neutropenia
Platelet
Sickle Cell
von Willebrand

  • 4Anaemia - Offers information and services about anemia in kidney diseases and different cancers for patients, relatives and care givers. Professionals get access to a literature service, congress calendar.
  • Adam.com: An Overview - A definition of anemia and lists specific types with links for further investigation.
  • An Approach to Diagnosis - An in depth study and article about anemia by Thomas G. DeLoughery, Associate Professor of Medicine.
  • Anemia - Anemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the number of healthy red blood cells decreases in the body. Types of Anemia and Their Causes.
  • Anemia - ANEMIA. DEFINICION: Se considera anemia una Hb <11 gr % en el primer y tercer trimestre y <10,5 gr % en el segundo trimestre. Leve. Moderada. Severa.
  • Anemia and Iron Status - Overview of the causes of Anemia together with downloadable recommendations on how to prevent it.
  • Anemia en Entorno Médico - INFORMACIÓN GENERAL. ¿Qué es la Anemia? Es la disminución Glóbulos Rojos (GR). Este tamaño es diferente según la causa productora de la anemia.
  • Anemia Guidelines - Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of. Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure. Table of Contents. Clinical Practice Guidelines Introduction. I. Anemia Work-up.
  • Anemia Iron-Deficiency: Natural HealthLink - Detailed information on sickle cell anemia - symptoms, treatment and diet changes that may be helpful for iron deficiency.
  • Anemia Lifeline - Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anemia.
  • Anemia, Evaluation of - Márcia Datz, Pediatric Resident University of São Paulo Brazil. Definition, symptoms, testing, and types of anemia.
  • anemia, hemolytic - anemia, hemolytic. The hemolytic anemias are those caused by destruction of red cells in the bloodstream by a disease process. They
  • Anemias Caused by Blood Loss - Symptoms and signs, laboratory findings and treatment are looked at by The Merck Manual.
  • Anemias Caused By Excessive Hemolysis - Merck Manual takes an in depth look at these disorders.
  • Aplastic Anemia - Aplastic Anemia AA MDS resource center providing useful information to aplastic anemia patients, families, relatives and friends.
  • Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada - 2004) NEW: Make a Donation Research you can participate in. Understanding Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia. Anemia-Related Links.
  • Ask NOAH About: Anemia - Ask NOAH About: Anemia. What is Anemia? Basic Descriptions Anemia in Children Anemia in Teens Anemia in Pregnancy Diagnosis and Symptoms Types.
  • Catherine's Page - Catherine is a currently undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Her page is for those interested in aplastic anemia, myelodysplasia, and bone marrow transplant issues. Includes links to BMT resources.
  • Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis - A look at iron metabolism, laboratory tests, enemias of iron deficiency, of chronic disease, of renal disease, aplastic, myelophthisic, and myelodysplasia to mention a few of the topics covered.
  • Contusalud.com/ Enfermedades: Anemia - ANEMIA. DEFINICION. TIPOS DE ANEMIA SEGÚN SU CAUSA: Hay muchísimos tipos de Anemia, que en general podemos clasificar en estos grupos:
  • Cooley's Anemia Foundation - Welcome to the home of the Cooley's Anemia Foundation. Once again, the Cooley's Anemia Foundation participated in New York City's famous Columbus Day Parade.
  • eMedicine Anemia - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of anemia and its causes, symptoms and treatment. Includes information on eMedicine Anemia.
  • General Practice Notebook - Anaemia - Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
  • Health and Science Research Institute - Anemia - Overview of the condition with suggested treatments.
  • Health4Her - An article about anemia with an explanation as to what it is, the role of iron in the body, how much iron a woman needs, who is at risk, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Healthworld Online - Anemia - An overview of the condition together with self help diagnosis.
  • HealthWorld Online - Medical Self-Care - Women's Health: Anemia - Women's Health: Anemia. © American Institute of Preventive Medicine. Are you tired and weak? Self-Care Procedures for Iron-Deficiency Anemia.
  • InteliHealth: Anemia - information. Anemia is the most common form of blood disorder. It information. Anemia is the most common form of blood disorder. It
  • Iron & Anemia - Ask the Dietitian - Got questions about Iron deficiency anemia? Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor. Ask the Dietitian, Iron & Anemia.
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia - What is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Iron Deficiency Anemia (also called IDA) is a condition where a person has inadequate amounts of iron to meet body demands.
  • Iron Disorders Institute - Provides information about disorders of iron such as hemochromatosis, acquired iron overload , juvenile hemochromatosis , African siderosis , thalassemia , porphyria cutanea tarda , sideroblastic anemia, iron-deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.
  • iVillage.com - Information on the symptoms and treatment of anemia on iVillageHealth.
  • Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia - Article describing symptoms and treatments for Anemia.
  • MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia Answer Book - Aplastic Anemia - The Disease. There are AAFA chapters around the country. You do not need to be alone in dealing with aplastic anemia.
  • Medical Self-Care - Self-care for iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency anemias.
  • MedicineNet.com - An in depth look at anemia including a description, detection, hemoglobin, the causes and treatment.
  • National Anemia Action Council - Offers research information about anemia associated with end stage renal disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease and diabetes.
  • New Hope for People with Sickle Cell Anemia (FDA Consumer Reprint) - A recent clinical trial found that the drug Hydrea (hydroxyurea) significantly reduced painful episodes in adults with a severe form of sickle cell anemia.
  • SavonHealth - A comprehensive anemia information site.
  • Sickle Cell Anemia - Sickle Cell Anemia. Introduction Sickle Cell Anemia You may also want to visit the Sickle Cell Anemia Slide Show. Bone Changes Sickle Cell
  • The Aneamic Society - A forum that offers help and support for those suffering from anaemia or pernicious anaemia, and those who know someone suffering from these conditions.
  • The Body: Fatigue and Anemia - Listing of resources for anemia. [Currently listed under HIV].
  • The Merck Manual - A description of anemia and discussion about the different laboratory tests.
  • The Story on Sickle Cell Anemia - Sickle cell anemia occurs when a person inherits two abnormal genes that cause their red blood cells to change shape. What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?
  • WebMD - Von Willebrand's Disease - Information on definition, causes, incidence and risk factors, symptoms and signs and treatment as well as expectations, prognosis and complications.
  • What is Fanconi anemia and how is it diagnosed? - Information about Fanconi anemia for patients, families, physicians, and research scientists. What Is Fanconi Anemia And How Is It Diagnosed?