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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 the blood disorder 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.

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.

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.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

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

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.

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.

Prematurity: Overview

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

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.

Complete blood count (CBC)

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

Blood work

Learn about blood work. It involves an amount of blood being drawn from a child to analyze the effect of drugs and checking things such as hemoglobin.

Hereditary spherocytosis

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

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

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.

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.

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

Reasons for a blood and marrow transplant

Parents can find out if their child is a candidate for a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

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.

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.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a kidney transplant

Prematurity resources

This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.