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  1. Aplastic Anemia: Pathophysiology and Treatment
  2. Aplastic Anemia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by ICON Health Publications, 2004-03-24
  3. Aplastic Anemia: Acquired and Inherited by Neal S. Young MD, Blanche P. Alter MD, 1994-01-15
  4. Aplastic Anemia and Stem Cell Biology (Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, 11:6)
  5. Aplastic Anemia and Other Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
  6. The Drug Etiology of Agranulocytosis and Aplastic Anemia (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Vol. 18) by David W. Kaufman, Judith P. Kelly, et all 1991-08-29
  7. Endless Love by Elizabeth A. Ryan, 2007-09-07
  8. Aplastic Anaemia: 1976 No. 1: International Symposium Proceedings ([Publication - Japan Medical Research Foundation ; no. 4])
  9. What You Always Wanted To Know About Aplastic Anemia by Various Authors, National Institute Of Health, 2010-04-17
  10. Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America : Aplastic Anemia and Stem Cell Biology by Leonard I. (guest editor) Zon, 1997-01-01
  11. Aplastic Anemia: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Rosalyn, MD Carson-DeWitt, Teresa Odle, 2006
  12. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Aplastic anemia by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt MD, 2002-01-01
  13. Aplastic Anemia : Acquired and Inherited,1994 publication by Neal S-Alter,Blanche P Young, 1994-01-01
  14. Anemias: Anemia, Sickle-cell disease, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, Anemia of prematurity, Aplastic anemia, Anemia of chronic disease

1. Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. - Serving Patients With Apl
Fighting aplastic anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and other bone marrow failure.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Aplastic......aplastic anemia MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndromes) International Foundation, Inc. Youare Visitor No aplastic anemia MDS International Foundation, Inc.
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2. MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia Answer Book
aplastic anemia is a rare but extremely serious disorder that results from the unexplained failure of the bone marrow to
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Aplastic Anemia Answer Book Aplastic Anemia - The Disease Aplastic anemia is a rare but extremely serious disorder that results from the unexplained failure of the bone marrow to produce blood cells. In all probability you had never heard of this disease until the time of diagnosis. We hope that this pamphlet helps you deal with your situation by providing basic information about aplastic anemia and the various treatment options. This pamphlet is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician. It is important that you ask questions and learn as much as you can about this disease. By contacting the Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America, you can be connected with others in your same situation and receive information free of charge. There are AAFA chapters around the country. You do not need to be alone in dealing with aplastic anemia. Normal Bone Marrow Function The central portion of bones is filled with a spongy red tissue called bone marrow. The bone marrow is essentially a factory producing the cells of the blood: red cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to all areas of the body, white cells that fight infection by attacking and destroying germs, and platelets that control bleeding by forming blood clots in areas of injury. Continuous production of blood cells is necessary all through life because each cell has a finite life span once it leaves the bone marrow and enters the blood: red cells120 days, platelets6 days, and white cellsone day or less!

3. Aplastic Anemia
Sufferer Bruce Lande moderates a site specifically dedicated to AA. Includes stories of others, links, Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Aplastic......aplastic anemia AA MDS resource center providing useful informationto aplastic anemia patients, families, relatives and friends.
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Aplastic Anemia is a rare disease requiring Bone Marrow Transplant which prevents Platelets and red blood cells and white blood cells from properly entering the blood stream. Platelets are counted and if they are low, a transfusion is required. There are only 300 new cases of Aplastic Anemia reported each year. The site includes holistic and alternative approaches to healing autoimmune diseases. Aplastic Anemia, Myleodyslpasia, mylodisplasia, low Platelets and Bone Marrow Transplant are keywords that will help attract visitors to the site.
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Bone Marrow Transplant is the recommended cure for Aplastic Anemia with a matched sibling donor. If a

4. Katelyn Rose Hubbell Beats Aplastic Anemia
Personal page of this young resident that won her battle against Severe aplastic anemia.
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Katy Rose in March of 2003. She is such a joy! Click HERE to see the special gift that I sent to my donor Ernie. I love him! How you can help:
Click here to learn about how YOU can make a difference! Katy's Story Katelyn Rose Hubbell turned four years old on June 26th 1997, and had a big party at her home in Fisher, Illinois. She was a happy, healthy little girl, until July 11, 1997 when she was diagnosed with a life threatening bone marrow failure disease called Severe Aplastic Anemia. In case you didn't know, bone marrow is the soft spongy material inside your bones that is home to stem cells. Stem Cells are the little factories that produce the three types of blood cells, that along with a liquid called plasma, makes up your blood. In people with Aplastic Anemia, the stem cells are damaged and unable to produce enough blood cells to keep the patient alive. There are three main types of blood cells. White blood cells fight infection by "eating" bacteria and viruses that enter the body. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to organs and tissues throughout the body.

5. MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia - Introduction For The General Physician
Geared towards the general physician, this guide discusses how to make a diagnosis and different treatment options. aplastic anemia is a hematologic disorder characterized by a decrease in the cellular elements of the peripheral blood.
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Aplastic Anemia:
Introduction for the General Physician
Aplastic anemia is a hematologic disorder characterized by a decrease in the cellular elements of the peripheral blood. This results from underproduction of peripheral blood elements due to bone marrow failure. Aplastic anemia develops before age 30-40 in patients who are predisposed due to a congenital chromosomal abnormality such as Fanconi's anemia or dyskeratosis congenita. Acquired aplastic anemia may be caused by toxic chemicals, radiation, or by idiosyncratic reactions to medications or infections. However, in over 50% of cases there is no identifiable cause and the condition is then referred to as idiopathic aplastic anemia. Making the Diagnosis Patients with aplastic anemia generally present with symptoms of bleeding or bruising due to the thrombocytopenia (low platelets), tiredness or pallor due to the anemia (low hemoglobin), or infection due to the neutropenia (low white blood cell count). A complete blood count and reticulocyte count usually show depression of all blood elements (pancytopenia). The peripheral blood smear shows no abnormal cells. The diagnosis is confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy with an assessment of cellularity. The bone marrow is also evaluated for the degree of maturation of all cell lines. Aplastic anemia is usually categorized as severe if, in addition to a hypocellular bone marrow for age, two of the three following criteria are present: a platelet count of less than 20,000/mm3, a corrected reticulocyte count of less than 1%, and a granulocyte or absolute neutrophil count [ANC = total white count x (segs + bands)] of less than 500/mm3. Patients With pancytopenia, but not severe enough to meet the above criteria, have mild or moderate aplastic anemia. Very severe aplastic anemia exists if the ANC or granulocyte count is less than 200/mm3.

6. Pathology - Table Of Contents
An introduction, etiology, incidence, diagnosis and treatment are some of the topics discussed.
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  • 7. NMDP - Aplastic Anemia (Severe), Basic
    Fact sheet from the National Bone Marrow Program for patients. Also offers a link to an advanced Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Aplastic......This page provides a basic overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, possible treatmentoptions for severe aplastic anemia. aplastic anemia (Severe), basic,
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    Aplastic anemia is not a single disease, but a group of closely related disorders characterized by the failure of the bone marrow to produce all three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Aplastic anemia is rare, affecting fewer than 1,000 people each year in the United States. The exact cause of aplastic anemia is unknown, although it has been linked to exposure to chemicals and radiation. It is also believed that some cases of aplastic anemia are inherited and that some cases are due to a viral infection. Symptoms/Diagnosis In aplastic anemia, the quantity of each of the three blood cell types is much lower than normal, which leads to the symptoms that cause a physician to suspect the disease. These symptoms are unexplained infections (due to fewer white blood cells), unexpected bleeding (due to fewer platelets) and fatigue (due to fewer red blood cells).

    8. Having Patience When You Are The Patient!
    My name is Shari and I am an aplastic anemia Survivor. I am a 33 year old femalein remission with aplastic anemia. I was diagnosed in November of 1985.
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    My name is Shari and I am an Aplastic Anemia Survivor. I am just beginning to build this page, so please be patient! In the mean time, please feel free to e-mail me at MIRACL2100@aol.com Thank you! SOMETHING ABOUT ME!!! I am a 33 year old female in remission with Aplastic Anemia. I was diagnosed in November of 1985. I was treated with over 200 blood transfusions(red cells and platelets), prednisone(steroids), ATG(Anti-Thymocyte Globulin), then, eventually had a splenectomy(removal of the spleen) in September of 1986. I was told I was in remission in the Spring of 1987. I can't ever be told that I'm cured, because, I have never had a bone marrow transplant. A bone marrow transplant is the only known CURE. Unfortunately, a perfect match could not be found for me. When I was diagnosed, my white count didn't exist at all. My hemoglobin was 4.0, and my platelet count was only 500(normal is 150,000-350,000). Therefore, my immune system was "shot". I was open to get all kinds of infections. I was bruised all over, had terrible migraines, and low blood pressure. The doctors even had to stop my menstrual cycle so I wouldn't bleed the little blood that I had left. You may be thinking, well, what's the miracle!! Well, that was all of the negative information. Now, for the positive: I've been in remission for 10 years now; I went on to finish college(I was a junior when I got sick), and, I got married. I didn't know if I'd make it through the Aplastic Anemia, and, not only have I survived the illness, I brought a new life into this world! On March 3, 1995, I delivered a healthy beautiful girl named Alexa. Her middle name is Faythe(for all the faith I had to get through the illness). I had the child that I never thought I could have, due to all of the medications I had taken.

    9. Earl J. Goldberg Aplastic Anemia Foundation - Home
    Offers information about the organization, contact details, education and awareness and patient services.
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    Upcomming Events Spring Fling!! Bone Marrow Drive User ID: Password: While not required, please sign on, in order for us to serve you better!
    What are Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes?
    Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes are diseases that cause bone marrow failure that result in decreased production of red cells, white cells and platelets. Each disease may have multiple causes, either acquired or inherited. Acquired causes include exposure to certain chemicals, drugs, pesticides, excessive radiation or viral infections. Inherited disease is caused by a genetic disorder. Treatments include drug therapies and bone marrow transplantation. These important goals of the EJGAAF are achieved through your support!
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    10. Ilir's Progress With Aplastic Anemia
    Includes information about aplastic anemia and Ilir's progress with this disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Aplastic...... He has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and was hospitalized on November 17, 1999.Now he is attending Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA.
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    This page was last updated on: July 5, 2001 Ilir Kullolli is a Foreign student from Albania. He was attending Cerro Coso Community College in Ridgecrest, California. He has been diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia and was hospitalized on November 17, 1999. Now he's doing very well and he seems to be sick-free. He's currently attending Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. His major is Computer Engineering. Aplastic Anemia: An injury to the bone marrow; specifically the stem cells. Stem cells make red and white cells and platelets. The injury may be genetic, caused by viruses, drugs or other toxins. One known cause is an antibiotic used in Europe called Chloramphenocol. People who get this have a 1 in 30,000 chance of contracting blood disorders such as Aplastic Anemia. Ilir received this drug three years ago in Albania when he had appendicitis. The doctor is skeptical of this as a cause because of the time between it and the onset of the disease. [back to index] Blood elements Hemoglobin: Carries oxygen from the lungs to the body and Carbon Dioxide back to the lungs.

    11. Aplastic Anemia
    Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disorder with traditional Chinese strategie Category Health Conditions and Diseases Anemia Aplastic...... aplastic anemia is a clinical syndrome caused by a variety of etiological factors(some of them are unknown) which lead to hematopoietic disorder of bone marrow
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    Aplastic anemia is a clinical syndrome caused by a variety of etiological factors (some of them are unknown) which lead to hematopoietic disorder of bone marrow. Clinically, it is characterized by panhematopenia resulting in anemia, hemorrhage and infections. The disease often occurs in young adults. It is more common in males than in female. In TCM, it is categorized as "xu lao" (consumptive disease), "xue zheng" (blood trouble), etc. Main Points of Diagnosis According to the clinical features and pictures of bone marrow, the disease can be divided into two types¡ªacute and chronic. 1. Acute aplastic anemia: The onset is abrupt with rapid progress of the disease. There are marked symptoms of anemia, hemorrhage and infection, particularly symptoms of severe and extensive bleeding. Intracranial hemorrhage is the leading cause of death. 2.Chronic aplastic anemia: The onset of the disease is slow, and the course is persistent. Anemia is the major symptom, while the symptoms of hemorrhage and infection are relatively mild and easy to be controlled.

    12. New Page 1
    This page chronicles Richie's struggle with this disease. It is a source of information for hematology, bone marrow, transplants, and immunosuppression therapy. Links for support groups and additional information.
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    13. Catherine's Page
    Catherine is a currently undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Her page is for those interested in aplastic anemia, myelodysplasia, and bone marrow transplant issues. Includes links to BMT resources.
    http://www.geocities.com/catmac1991/

    14. Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. - Serving Patients With Apl
    aplastic anemia MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndromes) International Foundation,Inc. serves as a resource directory for patient assistance
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    Aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes can strike any person of any age, of any gender or any race, of any neighborhood anywhere in the world. In the United States, thousands of men, women and children are stricken with these non-contagious and often fatal blood disorders every year. They occur when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. In most cases the cause of the diseases is idiopathic (unknown.) The suspected causes are many: radiation, benzene-based compounds, viruses such as hepatitis; environmental toxins; over the counter and prescription medications; street drugs; and other many chemicals too numerous to list. Aplastic anemia Patient Registry to keep track of patients for statistical analysis. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Patient Registry for statistical analysis. It is believed that there are approximately 10,000 to 20,000 new cases each year in the United States with the number increasing each year because of exposure to radiation and other toxins. These are relatively new diseases; therefore the number of diagnosed cases is increasing. The highest incidence is in patients over 60 years of age though people of all ages, including children, are diagnosed with it each year. Aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes Many celebrities have been stricken with aplastic anemia

    15. Aplastic Anemia - CancerIndex
    Patients successfully treated for aplastic anemia have a higher risk of developing other diseases later in life,
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    Anaplastic Anemia is not a cancer. AA is a rare disease in which the bone marrow is unable to produce adequate blood cells; leading to pancytopenia (deficiency of all types of blood cells). AA may occur at any age, but there is a peak in adolescence / early adulthood, and again in old age. Slightly more males than females are diagnosed with AA, also the disease is more common in the Far East. Patients successfully treated for aplastic anemia have a higher risk of developing other diseases later in life, including cancer.
    • Aplastic Anaemia Trust, The (UK) The Trust, formerly known as the Marrow Environment Fund was founded in 1985. It is involved in research and support for aplastic anaemia (AA) and related diseases. The Web site includes information about AA, support group, fundraising etc.
    • Aplastic Anemia (Medic - University of Texas) A detailed information site about AA from the Anaplastic Anemia Foundation of America (1996)
    • Aplastic Anemia - Booklet (Leukaemia Research Fund, UK)

    16. Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. - Serving Patients With Apl
    AAMDS's mission is to serve as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provide educational materials and updated medical information; and financially support research to find effective treatments for aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
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    17. The National Marrow Donor Program
    Provides marrow transplants from volunteer unrelated donors to patients with leukemia, aplastic anemia and other potentially lifethreatening blood diseases.
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    th Edition Medical Professional's Guide to Unrelated Donor Stem Cell Transplants The Medical Professional's Guide to Unrelated Donor Stem Cell Transplants has been created to provide medical professionals with information necessary to assist in evaluating unrelated donor blood stem cell transplantation as a treatment option for patients. Continue... FAST FOOD NASCAR Celebrity Cookbook Raises Money To Help Patients Now NASCAR fans who love to cook or eat can help stem cell transplant patients. FAST FOOD: Fueling the Guys in the NASCAR Winston Cup Garage , features more than 120 full-color racing-themed photos and more than 150 recipes from the NASCAR community. Continue... 2003 Amy Strelzer Manasevit Scholars Researchers Study Post-Transplant Complications The Marrow Foundation and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) are pleased to announce the 2003 grant winners of the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Scholars Program for the Study of Post-Transplant Complications. The research these scholars do today may help more people who receive unrelated donor stem cell transplants live longer and healthier lives tomorrow.

    18. Aplastic Anemia And Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada
    Causes Treatments How can I help? We also have numerous documents generously......aplastic anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada Upcoming Meetings Events (updated February 2003) Understanding aplastic anemia and Myelodysplasia
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    Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia
    Association of Canada (updated March 16, 2003)
    Understanding Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia

    We also have numerous documents generously supplied by the You can obtain these educational materials by calling our toll-free line . Also, ask to get on our mailing list.
    • Aquired Aplastic Anemia - Basic Explanations
    • Aplastic Anemia - Introduction for the General Physician
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes - Basic Explanations
    • PNH - Basic Explanations
    • Parent's Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease
    • Teachers/School Nurses Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease
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    What are Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia?

    19. Aplastic Anemia And Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada
    Upcoming Meetings Events (updated March 16, 2003). Understanding AplasticAnemia and Myelodysplasia. What are aplastic anemia and Myelodysplasia?
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    Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia
    Association of Canada (updated March 16, 2003)
    Understanding Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia

    We also have numerous documents generously supplied by the You can obtain these educational materials by calling our toll-free line . Also, ask to get on our mailing list.
    • Aquired Aplastic Anemia - Basic Explanations
    • Aplastic Anemia - Introduction for the General Physician
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes - Basic Explanations
    • PNH - Basic Explanations
    • Parent's Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease
    • Teachers/School Nurses Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease
    The Association
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    What are Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia?

    20. Aplastic Anemia
    aplastic anemia. aplastic anemia is a disease of the bone marrow, the organ that produces the body's blood cells.
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    What Is Dementia? Investigating Alcoholism Effect of TV Violence on Society The Brain ... AIDS: A U.S.-Made Monster? Aplastic Anemia Aplastic anemia is a disease of the bone marrow, the organ that produces the body's blood cells. Approximately two thousand people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year with aplastic anemia. The symptoms of aplastic anemia are fatigue, bruising, infections, and weakness. Although these symptoms are much like those associated with leukemia, aplastic anemia is not a form of cancer. In patients with aplastic anemia the bone marrow stops producing, or produces too few red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Without sufficient red blood cells, oxygen cannot reach organs and tissues throughout the body. A decrease in the number of white blood cells causes the body's ability to fight infection as well as it should. Platelets are needed to help blood clot (Bone). Aplastic anemia was once considered incurable. Today, more than fifty percent of patients diagnosed with aplastic anemia can be cured. For patients under the age of fifty and those over fifty that are in good health, the treatment of choice is a bone marrow transplant (National). However, more than half of the patients that are diagnosed are ineligible foe a bone marrow transplant because of age or the lack of a suitable bone marrow donor. For these patients, the preferred treatment is immunosuppressive therapy consisting of injections of antithymocyte globulin (ATG), with or without oral closporine. ATG therapy boosts the production of red blood cells, blood cells, and platelets in thirty to fifty percent of patients. In some cases, blood cell production returns to normal, while in others it returns to a level that allows the patient to have a normal lifestyle (Aplastic).

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