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Bone Marrow
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. 
 Quality resource on bone marrow failure diseases, including aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Includes clinical trials and research, news, and a FAQ section that includes a glossary of relevant medical terms and links to related sites. Some information in other languages. http://www.aamds.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 12, 2006 The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation
"MDS, or myelodysplastic syndromes, is a collection of disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. ... MDS is not considered a cancer. However, some forms of MDS can progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancer." The site for this "international organization devoted to the prevention, treatment, and study of the myelodysplastic syndromes" features a FAQ, information for patients, lists of international trials, and links to related sites. http://www.mds-foundation.org Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jan 3, 2005 National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
This site provides in-depth information on the concepts of stem cells, the transplant process, cord blood banks, and the latest related research, for patients, families, donors, and medical professionals. NMDP "is a non-profit organization that facilitates bone marrow, blood stem cell and umbilical cord blood transplants for patients around the world with life-threatening blood disorders." http://www.marrow.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 31, 2003 UCSF Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program: Glossary
A browsable glossary of medical terms relating to bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for children. From the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program, University of California, San Francisco. http://www.pediatrics.medschool.ucsf.edu/bmt/glossary/glossary.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Sep 30, 2003 |
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