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• Hepatitis C for Teens

  
  

  The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

• A to Z: Beta Thalassemia for Parents

  
  

  Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.

• Hemolytic Anemia for Parents

  
  

  Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.

• Blood for Teens

  
  

  Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

• Aplastic Anemia for Parents

  
  

  Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.

• Anemia for Teens

  
  

  Anemia is common in teens because they undergo rapid growth spurts, when the body needs more nutrients like iron. Learn about anemia and how it's treated.

• Blood for Parents

  
  

  Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.

• G6PD Deficiency for Parents

  
  

  G6PD deficiency an inherited condition in which someone doesn't have enough of the enzyme G6PD, which protects red blood cells.

• Central Lines (Central Venous Catheters) for Parents

  
  

  A central line, or central venous catheter, is much longer than a regular IV. Doctors use them to give medicine, fluids, blood, or nutrition to patients.

• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency for Parents

  
  

  Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a condition that can lead to anemia. Most people with the condition lead a healthy life.