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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: About Anemia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about anemia, why kids get it, and how it's treated in this article for kids.
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Other

Web Health Centre: Diet and Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Iron Deficiency Anemia 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a ten-question quiz about iron-deficiency anemia. Open in a new frame.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.28 Blood Diseases

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand how blood illnesses affect human health.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Iron Deficiency Anemia 2

For Students 9th - 10th
More practice questions related to iron-deficiency anemia.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Anemia: At a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basics of anemia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: A Clinical Approach to Anemia: Solve the Case

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Anemia and Fatigue

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly explains what anemia and fatigue are and how they are related. Also presents symptoms of anemia and the consequences of leaving it untreated.
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eBook
Other

National Academies Press: Iron Deficiency Anemia in u.s. Children and Women

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Anemia and Vitamin B 12

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Anemias

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: Articles: Blood: What Is Anemia? What Causes Anemia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the most common disorder of the blood, anemia. Learn how anemia is detected, diagnosed, and treated.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Blood Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe common blood disorders.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Researchers: Iron Deficiency Common in u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Megaloblastic Anemia View of Red Blood Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
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.