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Hemolytic Anemia for Parents
Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.
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Implanted Ports for Parents
An implanted port is a type of central line that goes up to a vein near the heart or just inside the heart. A child can get medicine, fluids, blood, or nutrition through one.
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Hereditary Spherocytosis for Parents
Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited blood disorder. Treatments can help with symptoms.
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Blood for Teens
Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.
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Aplastic Anemia for Parents
Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.
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Fanconi Anemia for Parents
Fanconi anemia is an inherited condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t work normally. A child with the condition needs lifelong medical care.
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Diamond-Blackfan Anemia for Parents
Diamond-Blackfan anemia happens when bone marrow doesn’t make enough red blood cells. It also can cause physical changes in their heart, head, and upper body.
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line) for Parents
A PICC line is like an IV line, but is much longer and can stay in place for longer periods.
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Anemia for Teens
Anemia is common in teens because they undergo rapid growth spurts, when the body needs more nutrients like iron. Learn about anemia and how it's treated.
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A to Z: Alpha Thalassemia for Parents
Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.