Anemia

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Anemia is a lower than normal number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen. Anemia can be temporary or long-term. It can range from mild to severe.

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General Practice Notebook - Anaemia
Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
Anemia, Evaluation of
Márcia Datz, Pediatric Resident University of São Paulo Brazil. Definition, symptoms, testing, and types of anemia.
Medical Self-Care
Self-care for iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency anemias.
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.
MedicineNet.com
An in depth look at anemia including a description, detection, hemoglobin, the causes and treatment.
The Merck Manual
A description of anemia and discussion about the different laboratory tests.
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.
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.
SavonHealth
A comprehensive anemia information site.
An Approach to Diagnosis
An in depth study and article about anemia by Thomas G. DeLoughery, Associate Professor of Medicine.
Adam.com: An Overview
A definition of anemia and lists specific types with links for further investigation.
Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia
Article describing symptoms and treatments for Anemia.
Anemia and Iron Status
Overview of the causes of Anemia together with downloadable recommendations on how to prevent it.
The Body: Fatigue and Anemia
Listing of resources for anemia. [Currently listed under HIV].
Health and Science Research Institute - Anemia
Overview of the condition with suggested treatments.
Healthworld Online - Anemia
An overview of the condition together with self help diagnosis.
Yahoo! Groups: anemia
Discussion list on promotion health through the controlling of Anemia.
Anemia Lifeline
Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anemia.
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.
eMedicine Health - Anemia
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of this disorder and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

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