Recommended Web Sites

Sickle Cell Disease from NOAH - These links to quality web sites were gathered by librarians at the New York Public Library and the Library of the New York Academy of Medicine; some link to Spanish language sites.

MEDLINEplus: Sickle Cell Anemia - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources about many common diseases and conditions. In the case of sickle cell anemia, the site includes general information, clinical trials, research, organizations, and special concerns of children. There are also links to Spanish language information.

Sickle Cell Disease - This article from the Nemours Foundation's KidsHealth site provides general information on the cause of the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and care of a child with sickle cell anemia. There are links to related articles at the site, each keyed to parents, kids, or teens, and links to additional resources. The articles include hyperlinks to related or explanatory material.

Sickle Cell Anemia - The staff at the Mayo Clinic has created this site with information on the diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell anemia.

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) - For anyone interested in the genetics of sickle cell anemia, this page provides a concise, nicely illustrated explanation, with links to additional information and resources.

Sickle Cell Disease - This fact sheet on sickle cell anemia is provided by the March of Dimes and includes information about organizations and a short list of articles.

Sickle Cell Disease (Genetics) - The Genetics Home Reference discusses the genetic background of sickle cell disease.

The Sickle Cell Information Center - There is a wealth of information on this site, both from the Center and from other sites, for patients and their families, physicians, health care administrators, employers, educators, and students. Several Powerpoint presentations are provided.