Sickle Cell

The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association - A non-profit organisation based in Cleveland Ohio whose objectives are to raise awareness of the condition. Features educational material, FAQs, support groups and a message board.
www.ascaa.org/

Everything Sickle Cell - A site intended to provide general educational information about SCD, including causes, clinical trials, coping skills, and complications.
www.everythingsicklecell.com

MedlinePlus: Sickle Cell Anemia - Takes a look at this disorder with a definition, causes, incidence and risk factors.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000527.htm

My Sickle Cell Homepage - Provides a first hand look at Sickle Cell Anemia, built by a person suffering from the disease. Frequently asked questions and a personal diary of the owner's own battle with this disease.
www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/3194/

Natural History of Sickle Cell Disease in India - Lists and describes the contribution of Dr. Bimal Chandra Kar. Patient resources, papers and publications.
bimal_chandra_kar.tripod.com/SicklecellinIndia/

The Red Lane Forum - A message board community for sickle cell patients support, source and socialization.
www.theredlane.com

Sickle Cell Advocates for Research and Empowerment (S. C.A. R.E. ) - Patient-oriented information.
www.defiers.com

Sickle Cell Anaemia - Written by a UK sufferer which details the causes, symptoms and normal treatments of sickle cell anaemia.
www.sicklecelluk.co.uk/

Sickle Cell Crisis - Information from eMedicine on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6504-1.asp

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Education, advocacy and other initiatives which promote awareness and support for sickle cell programs and patients.
www.sicklecelldisease.org/

Sickle Cell Disease Forum - A place where anyone dealing with sickle cell disease can submit articles, read articles, and /or respond to articles submitted by others
sicklecell.forum.googlepages.com

Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Health Professionals - Basic facts, symptoms, how to recognise a crisis, diagnosis and management are some of the topics covered.
www.sicklecellsociety.org/education/healthpr.htm

Sickle Cell Disease: Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis - Advice from FamilyDoctor.org.
familydoctor.org/550.xml

Sickle Cell Disease Review - Promotes and disseminates research into the scientific, clinical and social aspects of this disorder. Literature review, bibliography, and general information on the disease.
scdreview.tripod.com/

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta - Educates the public about sickle cell disease and provides support for carriers of the trait and their families.
www.sicklecellfoundationofalberta.org

Sickle Cell Information Center - Current information for health care providers, patients, the public, teachers and others with online treatment guideline books, a tutorial, multiple links to other sickle cell sites and a directory of clinics in the US.
www.scinfo.org/

Sickle Cell Society - A UK-based charity which provides care and information. Research findings, pain management techniques, and teaching resources.
www.sicklecellsociety.org/

Starved for Oxygen: The Sickle Cell Crisis - Information on this acute condition by Healthlink at the Medical College of Wisconsin. <small>(June 10, 2004)</small>
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002383.html

Sickle-Cell Anemia: Knowledge Is the Best Defense - An article about sickle-cell anemia with an explanation, the symptoms, treatment, prevention and how it is passed on. From Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. <small>(October 8, 1996)</small>
www.watchtower.org/library/g/1996/10/8/article_01.htm