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SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

  • Adam.com: Sickle Cell Anemia - Takes a look at this disorder with a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors.
  • Awake Correspondent in Nigeria - An article about sickle-cell anemia with an explanation, the symptoms, treatment, prevention and how it is passed on.
  • Have A Heart 4 Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation - To educate and inform patients, their families, and the community at large.
  • 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.
  • Mamas Health - A definition of sickle cell anemia, what it is, how one gets it, symptoms, statistics and testing.
  • Medline Plus: Sickle Cell Anemia - Takes a look at this disorder with a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors.
  • 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.
  • Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease in India - Lists and describes the contribution of Dr. Bimal Chandra Kar. Patient resources, papers and publications.
  • Planet Sickle - An interactive forum for young people with this condition.
  • Save Marco - Dedicated to Marco, a young teen with sickle cell anemia. Information on the disease and guestbook available.
  • Sickle Cell Anemia - Information, treatments, symptoms, causes, and self-help resources for coping with this disease.
  • Sickle Cell Disease - Personal fight against this disease. Poems, articles, links and photos.
  • Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Education, advocacy and other initiatives which promote awareness and support for sickle cell programs and patients.
  • 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 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 Society - A UK-based charity which provides care and information. Site includes research findings, pain management techniques, and teaching resources.
  • The Story on Sickle Cell Anemia [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells what the condition is, how it affects people, how it may be treated and what young people with this condition can do to stay well.
  • What is Sickle Cell Anemia? - Compares normal red blood cells to those affected by this disorder. Tells who may be born with the condition and how it affects the lives of those who have it.

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