Bleeding Disorders

Follow the links below to find information about haemorrhagic or bleeding disorders.

Reviewed February 2009

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7 Resources Found

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Title:	Frequently Asked Questions & Facts - Women with Bleeding Disorders - Bleeding Disorders
Publisher:	Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:	Answers to FAQs about women with bleeding disorders, including haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder, and heavy periods
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Understanding Your Hep C Test Results - Bleeding Disorders
Publisher:	Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:	An explanation of hepatitis C tests and what test results mean. Includes personal stories of people with bleeding disorders and hepatitis C.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Hep C Treatment Snapshot - Bleeding Disorders
Publisher:	Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:	An update on current hepatitis C treatments and treatment experiences of people with bleeding disorders and hepatitis C.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	'Double Whammy' Report - Bleeding Disorders
Publisher:	Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:	The Report provides evidence of the needs of the bleeding disorders community affected by hepatitis C and recommendations.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	HFA hepatitis C strategy - Bleeding Disorders
Publisher:	Haemophilia Foundation Australia
Description:	HFA is currently working on a national strategy to understand the needs of the bleeding disorders community affected by hepatitis C, to develop a plan to meet these needs and put the plan into action.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Medical treatments for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an immune-mediated hematologic disorder caused by a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia). Antiplatelet antibodies act against the platelets resulting in platelet destruction by the spleen. In adults, t...
Date:	Mar 2009

Title:	Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura (HSP)
Publisher:	The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:	Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura is a type of inflammation of small blood vessels (known as vasculitis). This page explains symptoms, therapy and causes.
Date:	Aug 2000

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