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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.