Thursday, 9 February 2012
EquipLinks: Blood disorders
Blood Pressure Association
A UK organisation offering information about high blood pressure and support for those affected.
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Bodytalk Online
A UK site which has audio versions of information on Asthma, Chronic Pancreatitis, Crohns Disease, Haemophilia, Heart Attack, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Prostate, Reflux (GERD), Thrombothaecymia, Ulcerative Colitis
This resource was last checked on: 18 May 2011
British Liver Trust
A UK site which has detailed information about liver-related diseases including: Budd-Chiari, Cirrhosis, Gallstones, Gilbert's Syndrome, Haemochromatosis, Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, Porphyria, Wilson's Disease. Also has factsheets in Bengali, Cantonese, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu.
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Circulation Foundation
Information on Aortic Aneurysms, Aorto-bifemoral and axillo-bifemoral bypass grafting, Arteriogram and Angioplasty, Carotid Disease, Carotid Endarterectomy, Chronic Venous Ulcer, Femoropopliteal and Femorodistal Bypass, Intermittent Claudication, Leg Amputations, Lymphodema, Raynauds, Scleroderma, Renal Angiogram and Angioplasty, Transient Ischaemic Attacks, Varicose Veins, Venous Thrombosis and Air Travel (DVT)
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
The UK Department of Health have produced this detailed information on DVT and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and air-travel advice
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Find your nearest free blood pressure checking stations.
This resource was last checked on: 05 September 2011
Haemophilia Care
Information about haempohilia and living with the condition.
This resource was last checked on: 09 January 2012
Health Talk (was DIPEX)
Experiences of UK patients with illnesses available in video, audio or text format
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Has detailed information on a large number of blood disorders including: leukaemia (many types), amyloidosis, anaemia (many types), lymphomas, Hodgkin's Disease and many more, as well as bone marrow and stem cell transplantation and other treatment options. Also have a booklet aimed at children - Wiggly's World - information about leukaemia treatment in pictures.
This resource was last checked on: 14 April 2011
Medic8
A UK site with detailed information checked by doctors on a range of health topics including: Addiction, Allergies, Asthma, Blood Disorders, Bones and Joints, Bowel and Abdominal Problems, Cancer, Circulation Problems, Cosmetic surgery, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Ear, Nose and Throat Problems, Eye Problems, Heart Problems, Hormone and Endocrine Problems, Infections, Infertility, Liver Problems, Mental Health, Nervous System, Pregnancy and Birth, Sexual Health, Skin Problems, Urinary and Kidney Problems.
This resource was last checked on: 08 August 2011
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