Fact Sheets

Apheresis
Apheresis is a technology that separates donated blood components to treat certain illnesses. Learn more about this procedure.
Blood Transfusions for Children
A blood transfusion is any procedure used to replace blood, or any blood component, that has been lost. Learn more about this procedure.
Blood Transfusions
“Blood transfusion“ refers to the transfer of blood from one person to another. Learn more about this procedure.
Photopheresis
Photopheresis (also known as extracorporeal photochemotherapy, ECP) is a blood-filtering treatment that works with your body’s own immune system to treat disease.
Wilson Disease
For people with Wilson disease, the body is unable to properly metabolize copper and it builds up to dangerous levels.
Gaucher Disease
Gaucher disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes fatty substances to build up in the spleen, liver and other organs.
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a disease marked by the accumulation of abnormally folded proteins in organs and tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Celiac Disease (in Children)
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
Bleeding Disorders
Blood tests are used to diagnose bleeding disorders, which make an individual more likely to bleed spontaneously and after surgery or injury.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult congenital heart disease is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart that occurs before birth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.