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| Web Pages |
| Sickle Cell Disease Association of America |
| Education, advocacy and other initiatives which promote awareness and support for sickle cell programs and patients. |
| Sickle Cell Disease |
| Personal fight against this disease. Poems, articles, links and photos. |
| 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. |
| Mamas Health |
| A definition of sickle cell anemia, what it is, how one gets it, symptoms, statistics and testing. |
| Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health Professionals |
| Basic facts, symptoms, how to recognise a crisis, diagnosis and management are some of the topics covered. |
| Joint Center for Sickle Cell and Thalassemic Disorders |
| 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. |
| Sickle Cell Society |
| A UK-based charity which provides care and information. Site includes research findings, pain management techniques, and teaching resources. |
| Awake Correspondent in Nigeria |
| An article about sickle-cell anemia with an explanation, the symptoms, treatment, prevention and how it is passed on. |
| Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease in India |
| Lists and describes the contribution of Dr. Bimal Chandra Kar. Patient resources, papers and publications. |
| Adam.com: Sickle Cell Anemia |
| Takes a look at this disorder with a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors. |
| Sickle Cell Disease Review |
| Promotes and disseminates research into the scientific, clinical and social aspects of this disorder. Literature review, bibliography, and general information on the disease. |
| Avoiding a Sickle Cell Crisis |
| Advice from FamilyDoctor.org on ways to avoid crises. |
| Hertz Nazaire - Sickle Cell Patient Information |
| A comprehensive, patient run sickle cell information site. The information is presented from the patient's point of view. There are discussion boards, links, and art. |
| Sickle Cell Information Center |
| Current information for health care providers, patients, the public, teachers and others with online treatment guideline books, a tutorial, multiple links to other sickle cell sites and a directory of clinics in the US. |
| Sickle Cell Advocates for Research and Empowerment (S. C.A. R.E. ) |
| Patient-oriented information. |
| The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association |
| A non-profit organisation based in Cleveland Ohio whose objectives are to raise awareness of the condition. Features educational material, FAQs, support groups and a message board. |
| Sickle Cell Course for Nurses |
| The basics about sickle cell disease. Pictures of common presentations are provided. |
| The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta |
| Educates the public about sickle cell disease and provides support for carriers of the trait and their families. |
| Sickle Cell Disease |
| Information for school personnel. |
| Unit for the Social Study of Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell |
| A UK based social studies site for thalassaemia and sickle cell, including bibliography, quiz, and links to other major sites. |