Sickle Cell (Blood Disorders)

Sickle Cell Sites:

Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health Professionals Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health Professionals: Basic facts, symptoms, how to recognise a crisis, diagnosis and management are some of the topics covered. (Sickle Cell) http://www.sicklecellsociety.org/education/healthpr.htm Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Sickle Cell Disease Association of America: Education, advocacy and other initiatives which promote awareness and support for sickle cell programs and patients. (Sickle Cell) http://sicklecelldisease.org/ Sickle Cell Disease Review Sickle Cell Disease Review: Promotes and disseminates research into the scientific, clinical and social aspects of this disorder. Literature review, bibliography, and general information on the disease. (Sickle Cell) http://scdreview.tripod.com/ The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association: A non-profit organisation based in Cleveland Ohio whose objectives are to raise awareness of the condition. Features educational material, FAQs, support groups and a message board. (Sickle Cell) http://www.ascaa.org/ Sickle Cell Society Sickle Cell Society: A UK-based charity which provides care and information. Site includes research findings, pain management techniques, and teaching resources. (Sickle Cell) http://www.sicklecellsociety.org/ Sickle Cell Advocates for Research and Empowerment (S. C.A. R.E. ) Sickle Cell Advocates for Research and Empowerment (S. C.A. R.E. ): Patient-oriented information. (Sickle Cell) http://www.defiers.com Unit for the Social Study of Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Unit for the Social Study of Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell: A UK based social studies site for thalassaemia and sickle cell, including bibliography, quiz, and links to other major sites. (Sickle Cell) http://www.tascunit.com/ Sickle Cell Disease Sickle Cell Disease: Information for school personnel. (Sickle Cell) http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/sicklecell/index.html Sickle Cell Disease: Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis Sickle Cell Disease: Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis: Advice from FamilyDoctor.org. (Sickle Cell) http://familydoctor.org/550.xml Joint Center for Sickle Cell and Thalassemic Disorders Joint Center for Sickle Cell and Thalassemic Disorders: Gives an evaluation of the causes and treatments of sickle cell disease as well as current research. Information is available both for lay persons as well as health care providers. (Sickle Cell) http://sickle.bwh.harvard.edu My Sickle Cell Homepage My Sickle Cell Homepage: Provides a first hand look at Sickle Cell Anemia, built by a person suffering from the disease. Frequently asked questions and a personal diary of the owner's own battle with this disease. (Sickle Cell) http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/3194/ Adam.com: Sickle Cell Anemia Adam.com: Sickle Cell Anemia: Takes a look at this disorder with a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors. (Sickle Cell) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000527.htm Awake Correspondent in Nigeria Awake Correspondent in Nigeria: An article about sickle-cell anemia with an explanation, the symptoms, treatment, prevention and how it is passed on. (Sickle Cell) http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1996/10/8/anemia_knowledge_defense.htm The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta: Educates the public about sickle cell disease and provides support for carriers of the trait and their families. (Sickle Cell) http://www.sicklecellfoundationofalberta.org Mamas Health Mamas Health: A definition of sickle cell anemia, what it is, how one gets it, symptoms, statistics and testing. (Sickle Cell) http://www.mamashealth.com/Sickle_Cell.asp Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease in India Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease in India: Lists and describes the contribution of Dr. Bimal Chandra Kar. Patient resources, papers and publications. (Sickle Cell) http://bimal_chandra_kar.tripod.com/SicklecellinIndia/ Hertz Nazaire - Sickle Cell Patient Information Hertz Nazaire - Sickle Cell Patient Information: A comprehensive, patient run sickle cell information site. The information is presented from the patient's point of view. There are discussion boards, links, and art. (Sickle Cell) http://members.tripod.com/nazaire1/ Sickle Cell Information Center Sickle Cell Information Center: Current information for health care providers, patients, the public, teachers and others with online treatment guideline books, a tutorial, multiple links to other sickle cell sites and a directory of clinics in the US. (Sickle Cell) http://www.SCInfo.org