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People with #BloodDisorders should work closely with their healthcare team to create a personalized care plan. Learn more: bit.ly/45JshjH
Looking for science-based health resources and #Research information about #BloodDiseases, disorders, donation, and safety? Follow us @BloodHealthEd and visit the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program website: nhlbi.nih.gov/blood
Learn about signs, symptoms, and management of #SickleCell disease with this fact sheet, available in English and Spanish: nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/…
Everybody likes to talk about hemophilia A, but how about hemophilia B? Did you know that hemophilia B is very rare? Out of the 30,000 Americans who have hemophilia, only about 7,000 have hemophilia B.
Save the date: Free and open webinar for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and public health researchers. Register here: bit.ly/3SUOMNV
Save the date: Free and open webinar for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and public health researchers. Register here: bit.ly/3SUOMNV
Stay informed on the latest sickle cell treatments by attending this Masterclass hosted by our Blood Health Network partner @SCDAAorg and @globalscdorgs. #genetherapy
Stay informed on the latest sickle cell treatments by attending this Masterclass hosted by our Blood Health Network partner @SCDAAorg and @globalscdorgs. #genetherapy
2 of 3 newborns with sickle cell disease are born to mothers who live in U.S. counties with high levels of social vulnerability. Read @CDCgov's full report to learn more. bit.ly/mm7312a1
2 of 3 newborns with sickle cell disease are born to mothers who live in U.S. counties with high levels of social vulnerability. Read @CDCgov's full report to learn more. bit.ly/mm7312a1
It's #NationalDNADay! Genetic therapies are approaches that can treat genetic disorders, like #SickleCell disease or #Hemophilia, by providing new DNA to certain cells or correcting the DNA. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xzEus
Many patients with #SickleCell disease are Black or African American, and they may need regular blood transfusions throughout their life. Highly compatible blood comes from someone of the same race or ethnicity. Learn more about #BloodDonation: nhlbi.nih.gov/education/bloo…
#BloodDonation ensures that people who rely on transfusions as part of their blood disease or disorder management receive treatment. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xJvsf
People who receive regular #BloodTransfusions to treat a blood disorder like #Thalassemia may need iron chelation therapy. Learn how this therapy can help prevent iron overload in the body: nhlbi.nih.gov/health/thalass…
Watch @NHLBI_BLOODDir Dr. Julie Panepinto, Dr. Kamille West-Mitchell of @NIHClinicalCntr and Dr. Yvette Miller of @AABB discuss what providers should know about blood donation: facebook.com/NHLBI/videos/9…
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Learn tips to support your mental and physical health in this Healthy Living With #SickleCellDisease fact sheet: nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/heal…
Pop Quiz! 📝 It’s #WorldHemophiliaDay! Is Hemophilia an inherited bleeding disorder or an acquired bleeding disorder?🩸 Learn more about this and other #BleedingDisorders: nhlbi.nih.gov/health/bleedin… #RareDisorder
#COVID19 causes some people to develop abnormal #BloodClots, which can lead to serious complications such as organ damage, heart attack, or stroke. Watch to learn more: youtu.be/-2pgcu974NU
Get the facts on #VonWillebrandDisease, the most common inherited bleeding disorder in the U.S. Learn about its types, signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments: nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/fact…
Did you know that platelet disorders are conditions that occur with high or low platelet counts, or when your #Platelets do not work properly? Learn more about the many types of platelet disorders from @nih_nhlbi: nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/what…
#Anemia has a range of symptoms depending on the severity of the case. See the “Anemia at a Glance” infographic to learn more: go.usa.gov/xuAen
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Share @BloodHealthEd resources about #BloodDonation with your patients, participants, friends, and family to encourage them to donate blood this #NationalBloodDonorMonth. bit.ly/3O6YaMJ
Through #PrecisionMedicine research, scientists are studying groups of people who may respond best to or face increased risks for complications like bleeding after taking an anti-clotting medication: bit.ly/3REjSK6 @atvbahajournals @AllofUsResearch @NIGMS @ncats_nih_gov
📢 Share your thoughts! We want your input on the updated NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science, 2023-2028. Help shape the future of biomedical research and clinical treatments. Learn more here: go.nih.gov/uAfSimM
Donating blood is a simple yet powerful way to make a significant impact in the lives of others. This #NationalBloodDonorMonth, you can be a lifeline for cancer patients, sickle cell patients, pregnant women, + more! Learn how: allof-us.org/41axeRn
New life runs through our veins — literally. Donating blood can help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and people battling cancer. Learn more from @NIH at bit.ly/3ROFNgw. #NationalBloodDonorMonth #GiveLife
Clinicians: Start the new year with a free training to learn about current information on assessing and treating venous thromboembolism. Free CE is available. bit.ly/3tEicXO
Because ITP is such an individualized disease, it’s important to work with your care team to find a treatment option that’s right for YOU. PDSA can help you navigate the current landscape of ITP treatments and stay up to date on treatment research: pdsa.org/treating-itp.
January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth! NHLBI and @BloodHealthEd are raising awareness about the importance of #BloodDonation. Find resources to share in your community: go.nih.gov/TlyB7GQ
Happy holidays! NHLBI is committed to improving heart, lung, blood, and sleep health so you can focus on what matters this season. Share how NHLBI's work has impacted you or your family at the #NHLBI75 Digital Photo Booth. nhlbi75.onsnapshot.com
Today the FDA approved 2 new gene therapies to treat #SCD. Dr. John Tisdale, Chief of NHLBI's Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, served as Principal Investigator for the lovo-cel clinical trial through a cooperative agreement with NHLBI and @bluebirdbio.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease. Learn more about this major milestone for #SCD at NHLBI's Q&A: go.nih.gov/u2mGonr
Today, the @US_FDA approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide.
"I went back to the ER, hysterical. They did more blood work & a CT scan. They found multiple wedge-shaped #splenicinfarcts. I could tell they were taking this more seriously now." More: stoptheclot.org/patient-storie… #stoptheclot #stoptheclotstory #abdominalaorticthrombus #bloodclots
Do you know❓ Exposure to air pollution can exacerbate health challenges for sickle cell warriors. #warrior #mentalhealthawareness #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecellawareness #sicklecell #sicklecelldisease #airpollution #airpollutionawareness #airpollutioncontrol
Reflecting on a year of mentoring young people living with sickle cell disease, Dunstan Nicol-Wilson acknowledges parents’ unique challenges, emphasizing the importance of preparation and support in his recent column.👩👧👦 Read more here. bit.ly/3Rmyyxd
This holiday season, make sure you and your family practice good #FoodSafety. Foodborne illnesses can be severe and even life threatening. Take precautions to keep you and your family healthy and happy. Learn more: fda.gov/consumers/cons…
To personalize #CardiovascularDisease prevention and treatment, researchers are using basic research models to study sex-based differences in endothelial cells and microvascular function: dlvr.it/SzWc9C @atvbahajournals #CardioTwitter
Women who are pregnant or who have just given birth are at increased risk for #bloodclots. New moms should move every 1-2 hours, stay hydrated & take action if you notice any symptoms of blood clots. More: womenandbloodclots.org/pregnancy-and-… #stoptheclot #bloodclotriskfactors #postpartum