http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles morefocus Information on Blood Disorders en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Describes various iron disorders, including iron overload disease and iron deficiency. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles//iron-disorders.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses iron metabolism and iron regulation, including the need for iron rich foods to maintain ferritin levels. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/iron-metabolism.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Lists types of anemia, causes of anemia, anemia symptoms and treatment options. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/types-of-anemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes how low hemoglobin results in iron deficiency anemia and anemia symptoms. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/types-of-anemia/iron-deficiency-anemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses sickle cell anemia, how hemoglobin S contributes to anemia symptoms, and sickle crisis. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/types-of-anemia/sickle-cell-anemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes hereditary hemochromatosis disease as well as its risks, symptoms and complications. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/hemochromatosis.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Lists hemochromatosis diagnosis tools, including genetic screening, liver biopsy, and serum iron tests. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/hemochromatosis/hemochromatosis-diagnosis.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes hemochromatosis treatments, including phlebotomy and chelation therapy. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/hemochromatosis/hemochromatosis-treatment.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes different types of hemochromatosis, including Bantu siderosis, pulmonary hemosiderosis, and iron overload conditions. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/hemosiderosis.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Provides information on the rare iron overload diseases atransferrinemia and aceruloplasminemia. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/other-overload-diseases.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Introduces the various types of leukemia, and discusses the role of white blood cells and bone marrow. Includes a summary of symptoms and diagnostic methods. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/iron-disorders/leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses acute leukemia symptoms and types. Explains how abnormal white blood cells lower the amount of red blood cells and cause anemia and fever. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/acute-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes the diagnosis and prognosis for acute mylogenous leukemia (AML). Provides a red blood cell picture and a picture of a white blood cell. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/acute-leukemia/acute-myelogenous-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and how it relates to high white blood cell counts and bone marrow. Explains the factors that influence prognosis. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/acute-leukemia/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses acute leukemia treatment, including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy and long-term survival rates. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/acute-leukemia/acute-leukemia-treatments.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses chronic leukemia symptoms, and how abnormal blood cells cause leukemia. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/chronic-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and its prognosis. Discusses how late-stage CML resembles acute leukemia. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/chronic-leukemia/chronic-myelogenous-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Explains chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis and prognosis. Provides a red blood cell picture and a picture of white blood cell anatomy. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/chronic-leukemia/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Explains chronic leukemia treatment for CML and CLL, including stem cell transplant, monoclonal antibodies, Gleevac, interferon and chemotherapy. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/chronic-leukemia/chronic-leukemia-treatments.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Introduces lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. Discusses differences between Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as general, lymphoma symptoms. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/leukemia/chronic-leukemia/lymphoma.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Introduces Hodgkin's disease (HD). Briefly discusses the history, types, causes, and treatments for Hodgkin's disease. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/hodgkins-disease.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Provides statistics for Hodgkin's disease. Explores possible causes of Hodgkin's lymphoma, including a genetic link, infection with the Epstein-Barr virus and the HIV virus. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/hodgkins-disease/hodgkins-causes.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes and night sweats. Looks at diagnostic procedures and how the cancer affects the lymphatic system. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/hodgkins-disease/hodgkins-symptoms.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Describes the four types of Hodgkin's disease and their common trait--the presence of the Reed-Sternberg cell (RS). Lists techniques used for staging lymph node cancer. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/hodgkins-disease/hodgkins-types.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses Hodgkin's lymphoma treatments including radiation therapy and chemotherapy and clinical trials of antibody-based treatments such as Rituximab and radionuclides. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/hodgkins-disease/hodgkins-treatments.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Defines non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and offers statistics for the prevalence of NHL. Looks at common symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes and lists risk factors. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses common non-Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes and sweats. Describes diagnostic procedures for NHL, biopsy methods and staging systems. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/nhl-diagnosis.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Lists NHL types, plus main types of childhood NHL including Burkitt's and non-Burkitt's lymphoma. Lists classification systems for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer types. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/nhl-types.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses different treatment options for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Highlights new therapies undergoing clinical trials, including the use of monoclonal antibodies. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/nhl-treatments.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Gives an overview on plasma cell disorders. These disorders are the result of abnormal plasma cells (originating from B lymphocytes) producing monoclonal antibodies. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/lymphoma/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/plasma-cell-disorders.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Introduces amyloidosis, including definition, causes (abnormal antibodies, chronic inflammation, etc.), symptoms, associated disease, and available treatment options. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/amyloidosis.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Provides an overview of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, a cancer that overproduces IgM antibodies. Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments for WM. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/waldenstroms-macroglobulinemia.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses multiple myeloma, including definition, symptoms such as bone pain, complications and diagnosis. Also explains why multiple myeloma is not a bone cancer. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/multiple-myeloma.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Explains chemotherapy for multiple myeloma, including the use of prednisone and other steroids, thalidomide, and interferon. Lists possible drug side effects. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/multiple-myeloma/myeloma-chemotherapy.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Explains how a bone marrow, or stem cell, transplant and chemotherapy treat multiple myeloma. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/multiple-myeloma/myeloma-stem-cell-transplants.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM Discusses palliative care for multiple myeloma symptoms, including pain relief, and antibiotics. http://www.about-blood-disorders.com/articles/plasma-cell-disorders/multiple-myeloma/myeloma-palliative-care.php 08/18/2008 09:08:38 AM