Blood disorders


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American Society of Hematology
Tthe American Society of Hematology (ASH) is an organization of clinicians and scientists interested in blood and blood diseases. The site includes information about the medical journal 'Blood,' and offers access to current news, an online discussion forum, and educational materials in the PDF format.

American Stroke Association

Blood Diseases & Disorders (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)

Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association (CHASA)

MEDLINEplus: Anemia

MEDLINEplus: Bleeding Disorders

MEDLINEplus: Blood & Blood Disorders
This page from the consumer health service of the National Library of Medicine serves as directory of resources on blood and blood disorders. Connect to information on basic facts, diagnosis, treatment, specific conditions, research, statistics, and organizations.

MEDLINEplus: Thalassemia

NYU Medical Center. Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Hemophilia

KidsHealth for Kids: How to Deal with Hemophilia

MEDLINEplus: Hemophilia
This resource page from MedlinePlus links to various articles written for the public about hemophilia. Links are intended for consumers to answer health questions and learn more about this condition.

National Hemophilia Foundation

TeensHealth: Hemophilia

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)

ITP Aware

Sickle Cell Disease

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 Disease

What is von Willebrand Disease? (National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute)

Stroke

KidsHealth for Kids: Stroke

MEDLINEplus: Stroke

Pediatric Stroke Center (Washington University)

Support Groups

American Sickle Cell Anemia Association (ASCAA)

Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA)

World Federation of Hemophilia


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