HHT in children
Resources for understanding the different screening and treatment needs in children.
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Executive Summary – 11th HHT International Scientific Conference (2015)
Scientific Literature – 2015Angiogenesis. Authors: Helen Arthur, Urban Geisthoff, James R. Gossage, Christopher C. W. Hughes, Pascal Lacombe, Mary E. Meek, Paul Oh, Beth L Roman, Scott O. Trerotola, Sebastiaan Velthuis, and Whitney Wooderchak-Donahue. This article can be purcha…
MoreWhat Does This All Mean to Me and My Family? (recorded)
Webinar – 2015Dr. Justin McWilliams, Co-Director of the HHT Center of Excellence at the University of California Los Angeles, highlights the recommended screening and treatment guidelines that should follow an HHT diagnosis. Dr. McWilliams discusses the need for p…
MoreHHT in Children: Talking to Your School Nurse (recorded)
Webinar – 2014Leslie Perry, BSN, R.N. discusses helping children manage their HHT in a social and academic environment from the perspective of a school nurse. She offers advice for providing your school nurse with essential information, talking about HHT with othe…
Direct LinkHereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Children Need Screening Too
Scientific Literature – 2011Pediatric Nursing. Authors: Lynne A. Sekarski and Lori A. Spangenberg. This article can be purchased directly from the publisher. Click to view the article description and purchase options.
MoreAdvocating for Your Child: 504 Plan
Article – 2010What can a parent do to help their child manage HHT and succeed in school? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal legislation designed to prevent discrimination based on a medical condition. Section 504 of ADA is a civil rights document…
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Online Education: Sclerotherapy
Join us to learn about sclerotherapy, an innovative treatment offering hope to HHT patients suffering from chronic nosebleeds. Dr. Jay Piccirillo, ENT at Washington University, will explain how this m…