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Anemia of prematurity

Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.

Anemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.

Symptoms of sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.

Apnea of prematurity

Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Thalassemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this blood disorder caused by a defect in the gene that controls the production of hemoglobin.

Prematurity: Overview

Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

Iron deficiency anemia and protein-losing enteropathy related to excessive milk intake

Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Hereditary spherocytosis

Learn about hereditary spherocytosis, how it is diagnosed, treated, and what the potential complications are for people living with the condition.

Complete blood count (CBC)

Learn what a complete blood count (CBC) can find.

Acute myeloid leukemia: An overview

Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Liver transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Blood tests and JIA

Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Sickle cell disease: Overview

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.

Hereditary spherocytosis: Genetics

Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS)

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS) is a disease that mainly affects the kidneys and blood cells. Learn about what STEC HUS is, how it affects your child and what to expect during treatment.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Complications of sickle cell disease

In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.

Kidney transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer. Learn about the more common types of leukemia, how leukemia is diagnosed, treated and what the prognosis is.

Complications of sickle cell disease

In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.