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  • Thrombocytopenia for Parents


    Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

  • Stem Cell Transplants for Teens


    Stem cells can develop into cells with different skills, so they're useful in treating diseases like cancer.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Teens


    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is more common in adults, but it can happen at any age. Learn what it is and how to treat it.

  • Stem Cell Transplants for Parents


    Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.

  • A to Z: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) for Parents


    Learn about granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an uncommon autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.

  • Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) for Parents


    A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test is used to evaluate blood's ability to clot. It may be done as part of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder or to monitor the effects of blood-thinning medicine.

  • What Are Inhalants? for Parents


    Inhalants like glue are sniffed or huffed to give the user a high. Doing it even once can be fatal.

  • Hemophilia: Handling Bleeds for Parents


    Kids with hemophilia can bleed easily or longer than normal. So it's important for parents to know how to handle bleeding when it happens.

  • What Are Bath Salts? for Parents


    Bath salts are powerful stimulant drugs that increase brain and central nervous system activity.

  • Blood Test: von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Antigen for Parents


    Doctors order the vWF antigen test to help diagnose or monitor the treatment of von Willebrand disease.