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  1. Aplastic Anemia and Stem Cell Biology (Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, 11:6)
  2. Renal Anemia: Conflicts and Controversies
  3. Hemolytic Anemia in Disorders of Red Cell Metabolism (Topics in Hematology) by Ernest Lindbergh, 1978-08-01
  4. Intestinal ills;: Chronic constipation, indigestion, autogenic poisons, diarrhea, piles, etc., also auto-infection, auto-intoxication, anemia, emaciation, etc., due to proctitis and colitis by Alcinous Burton Jamison, 1918
  5. Treatment Of Anemia: Some Observations Upon Its Atmospheric Cure In Haute-Engadine The Grisons, Switzerland (1885) by S. A. Richard William Steward, 2010-05-23
  6. Treatment of Renal Anemia With Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (Contributions to Nephrology) by K. M. Koch, K. Kuhn, et all 1988-04
  7. Aplastic Anemia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by ICON Health Publications, 2004-03-24
  8. Cardio Renal Anemia by Hannelore Hampl, 2003-11
  9. Spinal Irritation: Posterior Spinal Anemia (1886) by William Alexander Hammond, 2010-05-22
  10. The Early Anemia of Prematurity: Studies on the Role of Iron, Oxygen Toxicity, and Erythropoietin by per haga, 1984
  11. The Drug Etiology of Agranulocytosis and Aplastic Anemia (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Vol. 18) by David W. Kaufman, Judith P. Kelly, et all 1991-08-29
  12. Sixth Cooley's Anemia Symposium (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
  13. Report of the Commission for the study and treatment of "Anemia" in Puerto Rico ... submitted to Honorable Beekman Winthrop, Governor of Puerto Rico [1921] by Puerto Rico. Commission for the study and treatment of"Anemia" in Puerto Rico, 2009-05-01
  14. The Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias by William C. Mentzer, 1989-01

61. InteliHealth: Pernicious Anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency is defined by low levels of stored B12 in the body thatcan result in anemia, a lowerthan-normal number of red blood cells.
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    62. AUTOIMMUNE HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA: Lilli's Legacy
    A personal and comprehensive guide to canine AIHA, including supportive care and choosing a knowledgeable veterinarian.
    http://www.peppypaws.com/LillisLegacy.html
    Lilli's Legacy
    A Tribute to Lilli
    Now at peace my body lies,
    but within these pages my spirit flies!
    Wanting Lilli to exist outside of my memory,
    Lilli's Legacy was prepared to both memorialize her
    and to guarantee that her death was not in vain.
    Lilli experienced a peracute onset of AutoImmune Hemolytic Anemia on August 1, 1999. Without delving into specifics, she exhibited persistant autoagglutination and symptoms of intravascular hemolysis. After exhausting almost all therapeutic options,
    Lilli succumbed on December 1, 1999.
    She was an absolute joy every minute of her life and not a day went by that I wasn't amazed by her intelligence, pureness of spirit and sweetness. The treacherous act Lilli's body played upon itself and the resulting emptyness in our home is overridden by our great memories of her. I feel so blessed to have been her Mom.
    Hoping to use the knowledge gained during our experience to benefit someone else, Lilli's Legacy summarizes information compiled from numerous articles and veterinary manuals. Please use this as supplemental information to help you make informed decisions while discussing your dog's care with your veterinarian.
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    63. Supplefer Sprinkles / Iron Sprinkles : Reducing Global Iron Deficiency Anemia-ho
    Iron supplement in the form of iron sprinkles aiming to treat and prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in children worldwide.
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    -click here for full story Annual Report, 2003 STUDIES Inuit and First Nations China Benin and Vietnam Ghana Go To Definitions WELCOME! We are a research group based in Toronto, Canada at the University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children. We are dedicated to improving the health of children worldwide through our research on iron deficiency and other micronutrient deficiencies in children. Micronutrient deficiencies , especially deficiencies of iron, vitamin A and iodine have been identified by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a ‘health priority’. To help alleviate this serious public health problem, we have developed micronutrient supplement called “Supplefer Sprinkles ”, also known as "Iron Sprinkles". “Supplefer Sprinkles/ Iron Sprinkles” is a simple, inexpensive and effective intervention to prevent and treat iron and other micronutrient deficiencies in infants and children.

    64. Supplemental Garlic: Cat Nutrition Facts From Feline Future
    Article on Heinz body anemia and hemolytic anemia caused by garlic, onions, shallots, and related plants, fed to cats.
    http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/garlic.php
    The Backyard Predator
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    helping you to better understand your cat With today's trend of resorting to dietary modification and the addition of herbs and supplements into our meal-plan as a natural way of combating and preventing common human ailments, one should be very careful in how far the companion cat can be included in these recommendations. Many natural substances which aid human ailments may have an equally beneficial effect on the cat, but equally many can also have detrimental effects on the cat and her health. The use of garlic and other members of the Lily family such as onions, shallots, and chives in the cat's diet is not advised. Ingestion of these plants in a raw, cooked, or dried form can lead to damage of the red blood cells, which are rejected by the body from the bloodstream, and a continued use of garlic or onions can eventually result in hemolytic anemia. If the anemia is not controlled by discontinuing the use of the plants, it can potentially lead to death. Less significant but important is that raw garlic and onions irritate the mouth, esophagus, and stomach and can cause or exacerbate ulcers. "An alkaloid, N-propyl disulphide, present in both cultivated and wild onions, chives, and garlic, affects the enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, in red blood cells that interferes with the hexose monophosphate pathway. Oxidation of hemoglobin results because there is either insufficient phosphate dehydrogenase or glutathione to protect the red blood cells from oxidative injury. The resulting formation of Heinz bodies within erythrocytes is characteristic of onion poisoning. (...)"

    65. Www.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/handouts/anemia.html
    More results from www.ohsu.edu Sickle Cell anemia Sickle Cell anemia. Introduction Sickle Cell anemia You may also want tovisit the Sickle Cell anemia Slide Show. Bone Changes Sickle Cell
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    66. Welcome To Janssen-Ortho Inc.
    Canadian pharmaceutical company that develops drugs in the following therapeutic areas mental wellness, anemia and fatigue, women's health, digestive disorders, kidney disease, infectious diseases and wound healing.
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    67. Wing-N-Wave Labradors Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
    issues pertaining to AIHA. Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic anemia. cell destruction.ImmuneMediated Hemolytic anemia. What is AIHA? AIHA is
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    Home What's New About Wing-N-Wave Purchasing a Labrador ... Canine Legislature Pamela A. Davol, 76 Mildred Avenue, Swansea, MA 02777-1620
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    AIHA Letters A compilation of selected letters from my archives addressing issues pertaining to AIHA.
    Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
    A disease characterized by increased destruction of red blood cells (erythrocytes) by the dog's own immune system, canine autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is one of the most common blood (hematologic) disorders affecting canines. Though much attention has been given recently to AIHA due to evidence linking the process of vaccinating with the manifestation of this sometimes life-threatening disease, immunization is only one potential cause for this condition. The following article provides a detailed explanation of AIHA in terms of the disease process, diagnosis and treatment, and explores factors that may play a role in the development of this disorder in the canine.
    The Blood: A Brief Overview
    The blood is considered an organ having its own complex and diverse development, structure and functions. Its unique form, cellular tissue suspended in fluid plasma, allows it to serve as a main distribution system throughout the body. Cellular tissues composing the blood include: the red blood cells, which provide oxygen to tissues of the body; the white blood cells, which prevent invasion of microorganisms or other foreign substances; the lymphocytes, which carry out immune surveillance; and the platelets, which are involved in keeping the components of the blood in balance. Remarkably, all of these cellular components originate from a common source called stem cells located in the bone marrow. These stem cells give rise to a mature colony of cells which as they continue to divide and mature undergo a series of changes, a process known as differentiation, and eventually develop into the specialized blood cells indicated above.

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    69. EMedicine - Anemia : Article By Marcel E Conrad, MD
    anemia anemia, like fever, is a symptom of disease that requires investigationto determine the underlying etiology. Often, practicing
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    Last Updated: November 3, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: red blood cell count, RBC, hemoglobin concentration, Hb, hematocrit, Hct, reticulocytes, erythrocytes, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, malaria, hookworm, chronic infections, iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
    Author: Marcel E Conrad, MD , Distinguished Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama; Director Cancer Center, Clinical Cancer Research Program, The Cancer Center, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center Marcel E Conrad, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Association for Advancement of Science American Association of Blood Banks American Chemical Society ... American Society of Hematology , Association of American Physicians, Association of Military Surgeons of the US International Society Of Hematology Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine , and Southwestern Oncology Group Editor(s): Jose A Perez, Jr, MD, MSEd

    70. Fairview-University Blood And Marrow Transplant (BMT) Services
    University of Minnesota physicians develop new blood and marrow transplant (bone marrow transplant)(bmt) treatments for metabolic disorders, anemias and bone and soft tissue cancers(myelomas, lymphomas, sarcomas).
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    71. EMedicine - Pernicious Anemia : Article By Marcel E Conrad, MD
    Pernicious anemia Pernicious anemia is a chronic illness caused by impaired absorptionof vitamin B-12 because of a lack of intrinsic factor (IF) in gastric
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    Last Updated: June 21, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: vitamin B-12 deficiency, cobalamin deficiency, Cbl deficiency, addisonian anemia, Biermer anemia, Hunter-Addison anemia, Lederer anemia, Biermer-Ehrlich anemia, Addison-Biermer disease, macrocytic achylic anemia, malignant anemia, cobalamine deficiency, adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, intrinsic factor, IF, macrocytic anemia, neurological complications, severe gastric atrophy, achlorhydria, gastrectomy, gastric stapling, bypass procedures for obesity, extensive infiltrative disease of the gastric mucosa, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, tropical sprue, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, ileal lymphoma, Imerslünd-Grasbeck syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
    Author: Marcel E Conrad, MD

    72. Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen
    Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population TaySachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.
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    DEPARTMENTS DIRECTORY ADVANCED SEARCH SCHOOL HOME ... Specimen Requirements Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen The Importance of Genetic Screening for Ashkenazi Jewish People.
    See the video: Genetic Screening Video real player needed The Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen tests for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease Bloom syndrome , Familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia. Among Ashkenazi Jews, the carrier frequencies and disease incidences for each of these has been estimated to be 1:25 and 1:3000 for Tay-Sachs disease; 1:30 and 1:3600 for cystic fibrosis; 1:40 and 1:6400 for Canavan disease; 1:15 and 1:900 for Gaucher disease 1:100 and 1:10,000 for Bloom syndrome , 1:30 and 1:3600 for Familial dysautonomia and 1:80 and 1:6,400 for Fanconi anemia. The Molecular Genetics Laboratory performs multiplex assays to screen for all seven diseases in individuals at risk. Note: This screen is most appropriate for people who are Ashkenazi Jews. This screen is not appropriate for individuals from other ethnic backgrounds. Those individuals should use other testing approaches to assess their carrier risk for these diseases. Contact the laboratory to determine appropriate testing for individuals of mixed heritage.

    73. Anemia - Información General
    Translate this page anemia - Información general. Para mayor información acerca del tipoespecífico de anemia, ver cualquiera de los siguientes documentos
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    Ovalocitosis
    Glóbulos rojos de la sangre, eliptocitosis
    Glóbulos rojos drepanocíticos múltiples
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    Glóbulos rojos con esferocitosis Glóbulos rojos de la sangre, células en diana Información general
    Definición:
    Es la disminución de la capacidad de los glóbulos rojos para suministrar el oxígeno adecuado a los tejidos del cuerpo y puede ser causada por la disminución del número o del volumen de glóbulos rojos de la sangre o por la disminución en la cantidad de la sustancia que transporta el oxígeno en los glóbulos rojos de la sangre ( hemoglobina Para mayor información acerca del tipo específico de anemia, ver cualquiera de los siguientes documentos:

    74. 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.
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    Glad You Stopped By!
    My initial intention for building this site was in response to the numerous sites that seemed targeted for the medical profession. After viewing several of these sites, I wondered where the Sicklers were and why hadn't they built any sites? Then it dawned on me... I'm a Sickler and I haven't built a site!  Although I'm not a medical professional, I hope this site can shed some light on Sickle Cell Anemia from a personal view. Page descriptions are below and I invite you  to browse the entire site. Hopefully, we'll both learn something in the end! The Sickle Cell Forum Been looking for people, living with Sickle Cell anemia like you? The Sickle Cell Forum is the place to be! The input has been lively and there's a definite community forming. To join our growing family, simply click on the link below. See you there, Charles Click to Join The Sickle Cell Forum For information about me, be sure to read the "About Me" page. The "Sickle Cell Diaries" is my personal account of life with Sickle Cell.

    75. Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia
    Concise information for dog owners about AIHA and ITP emphasizing the importance of aggressive treatment.
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    joan.ogg/aiha_info.htm A uto I mmune H emolytic Anemia Information for Patients and Veterinarians What is AIHA Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a disease in which the body attacks its own red blood cells (RBC). A pet suffering with AIHA will have a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells within the blood. This is termed anemia. The normal range for the packed cell volume (PCV) or hematocrit is 37-55% (the ratio of the volume of packed red cells to the whole blood). AIHA is classified as a “primary” immune disease. No underlying cause of the immune destruction can be found after an exhaustive clinical and laboratory evaluation. A “secondary” disease is called immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). IMHA refers to all anemias that occur when the immune system inadvertently destroys its own blood cells secondary to an immune attack directed against an underlying condition such as cancer, endocarditis, heartworm or by unidentifiable causes as in AIHA. What are the Symptoms of AIHA?

    76. Ambulatory Management Of Common Forms Of Anemia - March 15, 1999 - American Acad
    Ambulatory Management of Common Forms of anemia. anemia is a common clinicalsyndrome frequently diagnosed and managed by the family physician.
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    Ambulatory Management of Common Forms of Anemia
    DAVID R. LITTLE, M.D., M.S.
    Wright State University School of Medicine Dayton, Ohio
    Anemia is a prevalent condition with a variety of underlying causes. Once the etiology has been established, many forms of anemia can be easily managed by the family physician. Iron deficiency, the most common form of anemia, may be treated orally or, rarely, parenterally. Vitamin B deficiency has traditionally been treated with intramuscular injections, although oral and intranasal preparations are also available. The treatment of folate deficiency is straightforward, relying on oral supplements. Folic acid supplementation is also recommended for women of child-bearing age to reduce their risk of neural tube defects. Current research focuses on folate's role in reducing the risk of premature cardiovascular disease. A nemia is a common clinical syndrome frequently diagnosed and managed by the family physician. The prevalence of anemia in the United States has been reported to be about 29 to 30 cases per 1,000 females of all ages and six cases per 1,000 males under the age of 45, rising to a peak of 18.5 cases per 1,000 men over age 75. Anemia is defined as a reduction below normal in the total red blood cell volume (hematocrit) or in the concentration of blood hemoglobin.

    77. Renal Advances
    Up to date information regarding renal disorders with professional resources, utilities for dialysis practice and anemia management tools.
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    78. Normocytic Anemia - November 15, 2000 - American Family Physician
    Normocytic anemia. anemia is defined as a decrease in the circulating redblood cell mass to below agespecific and gender-specific limits.
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    Normocytic Anemia
    JOHN R. BRILL, M.D., and DENNIS J. BAUMGARDNER, M.D.
    University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    A patient information handout on normocytic anemia, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2264. A nemia is defined as a decrease in the circulating red blood cell mass to below age-specific and gender-specific limits. In normocytic anemias, the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is within defined normal limits, but the hemoglobin and hematocrit are decreased. The MCV is also age-specific (Figure 1) with normal values ranging from 70 femtoliter (fL) at one year of age to 80 fL at seven years and older. The rightsholder did not grant rights to reproduce this item in electronic media. For the missing item, see the original print version of this publication.
    FIGURE 1. Most patients with anemia are asymptomatic. Therefore, the condition is most often discovered by laboratory evaluation, usually on routine testing as part of the general physical examination or for reasons other than suspected anemia. Anemia should be considered a sign, not a disease. It can be caused by a variety of systemic disorders and diseases, as well as primary hematologic disorders.

    79. Anemia And Iron Status
    Overview of the causes of anemia together with downloadable recommendations on how to prevent it.
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    Young children are at great risk of iron deficiency because of rapid growth and increased iron requirements. Iron deficiency can occur due to lack of iron in the diets. If this continues, anemia results. Anemia is a manifestation of iron deficiency when it is relatively severe. It is important to note that not all anemia is due to iron deficiency. The primary causes of anemia include reduced red blood cell and hemoglobin production, hemolysis of red blood cells, and loss of blood. Although an inadequate dietary intake of several nutrients may reduce the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin, the most common cause of anemia throughout the world is iron deficiency. Poverty, abuse, and living in a home with poor household conditions also place children at risk for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is seen most commonly in children six months to three years of age. Those at highest risk are low birth weight infants after two months of age, breastfed term infants who receive no iron-fortified foods or supplemental iron after four months of age, and formula fed term infants who are not consuming iron-fortified formula. Iron deficiency anemia significantly impairs mental and psychomotor development in infants and children. Although iron deficiency can be reversed with treatment, the reversibility of the mental and psychomotor impairment is not yet clearly understood. Thus, prevention and treatment need to be emphasized more than detection. In addition, iron deficiency increases a child’s susceptibility to lead toxicity. Lead replaces iron in the absorptive pathway when iron is unavailable.

    80. Aplastic Anemia And Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada
    2004) NEW Make a Donation Research you can participate in. UnderstandingAplastic anemia and Myelodysplasia. anemiaRelated Links.
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