Acquired Bleeding Disorders An article by Thomas G. DeLoughery, Associate Professor of Medicine. Platelet transfusion therapy and dysfunctional platelets are discussed. http://www.ohsu.edu/som-hemonc/handouts/deloughery/bleed.shtml

Thrombocytopenia - Overview Adam.com looks at this disorder and its causes, incidence and risk factors. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000586.htm

Thrombocytopenia During Pregnancy An in depth look at gestational thrombocytopenia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, HELLP syndrome, toxemia of pregnancy, TTP and HUS, systemic lupus erythematosus and APA syndrome. http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/182/97-160.html

Adult Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura A guide for patients. A description of this disease followed by an in depth look. http://seconde.scripps.edu/itp/

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura A look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Where to look for more information. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/hematol/pubs/itp/itp.htm

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Supporting those affected by GT and reseachers. Message board, contacts and related information on the condition. http://WWW.GLANZMANNS.ORG

Virtual Hospital: Bleeding Disorders Differentiation of platelet versus coagulation defects, presentation, bleeding caused by qualitative platelet disorders and many more topics. http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter06/01-6.html

Platelet Disorder Support Association Information and support for those with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and other low platelet disorders http://www.pdsa.org

Essential Thrombocythemia Information on diagnosis, treatment, and management of rare bone marrow disease affecting platelets http://www.beverlyblevins.com

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura ITP: A look at what these words actually mean, what he causes are, who gets it, diagnosis, how it affects children and adults and pregnant women. http://familydoctor.org/113.xml

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura What it is, symptoms of ITP, diagnosis, acute and chronic forms and treatment. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Itp/ITP_WhatIs.html

MPD Foundation Learn about this organization whose mission is to raise public awareness, support research, investigate new treatments, and eventually to find a cure for myeloproliferative disorders. http://mpdfoundation.org