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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.
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Utah Vein Treatment Center : Utah Vein Treatment Center SPECIALIZES in Vein Treatment and uses only the latest in the treatment of tired achy legs, varicose and spider veins. Treatment is quick, effective and takes place in the doctors office. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Nursing Spectrum- Career Fitness Online : von Willebrand Disease. The commonly inherited bleeding disorder. Examples and treatments.
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.
MPD Foundation : Learn about this organization whose mission is to raise public awareness, support research, investigate new treatments, and eventually to find a cure for myeloproliferative disorders.
Hemophilia Society British Columbia Chapter : Information about the organization and its mission, news archive, links and contact details. Also an in depth look at the disease itself including management.
Gentiva Health Services : Designed to help you understand hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease and other bleeding disorders and provide valuable information.
Neutropenia : A description of this blood disorder along with the causes, symptoms and quite an extensive look at the medication for treatment. By Tirgan Oncology Associates.
All About Bleeding : A resource for education, guidance and support for people who have or suspect they have von Willebrand disease. Offers personalized tools, information resources, and community support.
Matt Klimshuk - von Willebrand's Disease : Information on von Willebrand's Disease and links to von Willebrand's and Hemophilia sites.
Canadian Hemophilia Society : Offers information about Von Willebrand disease. Includes the types, the symptoms, treatment, and heredity.
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Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has expanded approval for Tykerb (lapatinib) to include
postmenopausal women with hormone- and HER2-positive advanced breast
cancer who require hormone therapy. |
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Stem Cells Likely to Help Genetic Disorders First (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- With new rules in place that
lifted restrictions on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell
research, health-care advocates are looking down the line and wondering
when the first medical advances based on stem cells might occur. |
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