Blood disorders
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American Society of HematologyPresents the American Society of Hematology (ASH), an organization of clinicians and scientists interested in blood and blood diseases. Notes that ASH is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Includes information about meetings, awards, membership, training programs, and the journal 'Blood.' Offers access to current news and an online discussion forum, as well as educational materials in the PDF format. Contains a site search engine. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail.
Blood Diseases & Disorders (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)
Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association (CHASA)
MEDLINEplus: Bleeding Disorders
MEDLINEplus: Blood & Blood Disorders
NYU Medical Center. Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Stroke Center (Washington University)
Hemophilia
KidsHealth for Kids: How to Deal with HemophiliaNational Hemophilia Foundation
World Federation of Hemophilia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA)
Sickle Cell Disease
American Sickle Cell Anemia Association (ASCAA)MEDLINEplus: Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)
Sickle Cell Information Center
TeensHealth: Sickle Cell Anemia
von Willebrand Disease
KidsHealth for Parents: von Willebrand DiseaseWhat is von Willebrand Disease? (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)
Stroke
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