Anemia Ailments
What is the most common childhood anemia due to diet?
What is iron deficiency anemia
An Inherited disorder affecting blood clotting in males
What is Hemophilia
Age group most at risk for iron deficiency anemia
Who are infants and toddlers.
Sickle cell symptom involving hand/foot swelling
What is dactylitis
What is Sickle Cell Anemia
This can cause excessive bleeding especially during menstruation.
What is Von Willebrand Disease
The Ethnic group commonly affected by sickle cell
Who are African American
Treatment for severe iron deficiency anemia
What are iron supplements and dietary changes
An Inherited disorder common in Mediterranean descent
What is Beta-Thalassemia?
A condition caused by platelet destruction.
What is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
These are the Screening methods used for beta-thalassemia
What are hemoglobin electrophoresis and genetic testing
This approach is used for the management of Hemophilia
What are clotting factor replacement therapy and prophylactic treatments
This happens when bone marrow fails to produce blood cells.
What is Aplastic Anemia
Caused by insufficient factor VIII resulting in excessive bleeding or injury
What is Hemophilia A
3 Common causes of neutropenia
What are viral infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain medications
3 Thrombocytopenia treatment options
What are corticosteroids, IVIG, and platelet transfusions
This is classified as the most common Leukemia in children.
What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
This is a rare Rare disorder involving absent clotting factors.
What is Hemophilia B.
The three prenatal/newborn screening for genetic blood disorders
What are genetic testing, blood tests, and family history analysis
Comprehensive treatment for pediatric leukemia
What is chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and possible stem cell transplant