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
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
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.
Mazie Tsang, M.D.
Institution
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
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.
Medical Jargon Made Simple
Topic(s)
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Aplastic Anemia
COVID-19
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Managing Your Treatment
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
In this webinar, Jennifer Lotter explains medical terms most commonly used with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH.
Caregivers: What to Expect When Your Loved One is Diagnosed
Topic(s)
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Aplastic Anemia
COVID-19
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Managing Your Treatment
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Presenter(s)
Swapna Thota, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Thota will discuss what caregivers can expect when their loved one is diagnosed- symptoms and side effects of disease and treatments.
Volunteer
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What are Registries?
In the medical field, registries are systematic collections of data related to specific diseases, conditions, or treatments. They are databases designed to gather and store detailed information about patients' medical histories, diagnostic information, treatments, outcomes, and various other factors. The primary goal of medical registries is to advance medical research, improve patient care, and enhance healthcare practices by providing comprehensive and reliable data.