Celebrate Rare Disease Day
This February 29, we will celebrate Rare Disease Day, with a mission of raising awareness about rare diseases and their treatment.
Young women and iron-deficiency anemia
One of the most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia in girls and young women are heavy menstrual periods.
Raynaud’s syndrome in children
Raynaud’s syndrome is a condition that causes blood vessels going to certain parts of the body to over-react to cold or stress.
Everything you need to know about donating blood
A standard blood donation provides one pint of blood. This one pint of blood can be used for four to five children.
What is G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.