Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin:
Enoxaparin is in a class of medications called low molecular weight heparins.
Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine Deferoxamine: Deferoxamine is an iron-binding agent that belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal antagonists.
Prednisone
Prednisone Prednisone: Prednisone a man-made version of a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal gland that can help reduce inflammation and stop allergic responses.
Bone Marrow Transplant
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) bone marrow transplant (BMT): A procedure where bone marrow stem cells are c
Iron Chelation
Iron chelation therapy Iron chelation therapy: (kee-LAY-shun) A drug therapy to remove extra iron from the body.
Blood Transfusions
A blood transfusion blood transfusion: A procedure in which whole blood or one of its components is given to a person through an intravenous (IV) line i
Blood Clot Treatment
Blood clots are very dangerous. If you have a blood clot blood clot: A mass of blood that forms when platelets stick together. Harmful blood clots are more likely to happen in PNH.
Patient and Family Conferences
AAMDSIF hosts Patient and Family Conferences around the United States each year.
Integrative Medicine
Topic(s)
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Presenter(s)
Nathan R. Handley, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Nathan Handley discusses what is integrative medicine and how it can be part of your treatment plan. He answers audience questions in the recording.
Caregivers - Take Care but HOW????
Topic(s)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Aplastic Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Presenter(s)
Jane Meier Hamilton, RN, MSN
In this webinar, Jane Hamilton discusses how and why it is important for caregivers to practice self care. The entire interactive session was recorded.