Blood Disorders
American Society for Hematology: Blood Disease Information
The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to further
the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders
affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and
vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education,
training, and advocacy in hematology.
MedlinePlus: Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells.
National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute: Blood Diseases
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides
leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood
vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders.
National Hemophilia Foundation
The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding better
treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders and to
preventing the complications of these disorders through education,
advocacy and research.
Nemours Foundation, TeensHealth: Blood
Just about everyone knows that we can't live without blood. And that
the blood in our bodies is pumped by the heart through a network of
arteries and veins. But beyond those blood basics, what do you know
about that red stuff beneath your skin?
