Web Directory

» Ask About Iron: Transfusional Iron Overload Information
   A portal sponsored by Novartis, dedicated to patients who get regular blood transfusions for sickle cell disease, thalassemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and are at risk of iron overload.
   http://www.askaboutiron.com/index.jsp

» Exjade International Website
   The official international site by Novartis for EXJADE, an iron chelation therapy for the management of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions.
   http://www.exjade.com

» Iron
   Explains why iron is important to hemaglobin, the two types found in food, and absorption information. Includes problems associated with deficiency, and information about Hemachromatosis, iron overload.
   http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155g.html

» Iron Toxicity
   Explores the causes, consequences, diagnosis, and management of iron overload. Includes underlying conditions, chelation therapy, and sickle cell update.
   http://www.irontoxicity.com