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This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Isaac understand his body and the procedure for photopheresis.
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Join Jett on his journey through the human body to learn how stem cells work and what happens before and after an autologous or allogeneic transplant.
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how sickle cell disease affects the body, and how treatments work.
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Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains why people need insulin, and how blood glucose meters help people with diabetes track blood glucose levels.
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This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
A realistic, photograph-based storybook to prepare children for a blood test. Monkey meets a phlebotomist and stays still during the test. His mum reads him a story. Developed in partnership with the UK's National Health Service.; Ages 2-7
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Follow Betty as she has her first blood test and learns that it is not as scary as she thought. She also learns about blood from Nurse Nina and gets to stay in the hospital and make lots of new friends.
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Ovis is a sheep that is misunderstood by his family and his peers. He has sensory processing issues, therefore he doesn't eat. But when Ovis gets some new ideas about how to cope from an occupational therapist, he gets back on track.; For ages 3-10
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The Medikidz help Freddy overcome his fears about having a blood test.
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Kevin understand blood transfusions
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Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.