CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Problems can occur with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other parts of the blood. Many blood disorders are genetic, meaning they are inherited...
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: About Anemia
Learn about anemia, why kids get it, and how it's treated in this article for kids.
Other
Web Health Centre: Diet and Diseases
Learn to "watch your plate" to prevent complications associated with diseases and disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and ulcers. This is a good resource for those with medical problems and those who are healthy and just want general...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Iron Deficiency Anemia 1
This is a ten-question quiz about iron-deficiency anemia. Open in a new frame.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.28 Blood Diseases
Understand how blood illnesses affect human health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Iron Deficiency Anemia 2
More practice questions related to iron-deficiency anemia.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Clinical Approach to Anemia: Solve the Case
Practice for the MCAT with the following scenario: A homeless patient in the ER is found to have dry, cracked lips and symptoms of severe anemia. Bloodwork was done and the results are included. Review the results and answer the...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Anemia and Fatigue
Briefly explains what anemia and fatigue are and how they are related. Also presents symptoms of anemia and the consequences of leaving it untreated.
Other
National Academies Press: Iron Deficiency Anemia in u.s. Children and Women
This site describes how to prevent infants from becoming anemic through poor nutrition. It covers newborn infants who are breastfed and older babies who can eat solid food.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Anemia and Vitamin B 12
This site discusses anemia due to an insufficinency of B-12. It discusses the absorption problems of B-12 as well. Lastly it reveals what researchers have discovered is the best way to absorb B-12 into the body.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Anemias
Although there are many different kinds of anemia this thorough site delves into the most common forms; iron/vitamin deficiencies, aplastic anemia, and hemolytic anemia.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Blood: What Is Anemia? What Causes Anemia?
Information about the most common disorder of the blood, anemia. Learn how anemia is detected, diagnosed, and treated.
CNN
Cnn: Researchers: Iron Deficiency Common in u.s.
This article discusses that despite efforts of the U.S. to increase iron levels in children by introducing iron fortified foods, there is still a percentage of children found to be iron deficient.
Curated OER
Megaloblastic Anemia View of Red Blood Cells
This site contains details of pernicious anemia, alternative names, definition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, and complications. It also includes a picture of pernicious anemic red blood cells.