Sickle cell disease is the most prevalent monogenic disorder worldwide resulting from single DNA mutation in beta globin gene. The mapping on the pattern of its distribution in India has been studied to a great extent. However paucity of adequate data throughout the country regarding the clinical...
Blood transfusion remains an important therapeutic intervention in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), aiming to both increase the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and to reduce the complications of vaso-occlusion. Simple, manual exchange and automated exchange can be effective in reducing the ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common hereditary disease in Iran. In developed countries, newborn screening programs have been established to ensure early diagnosis, but in most developing countries, screening is not performed and the diagnosis is often delayed. The aim of the present work was ...
All those surveyed agreed that a dedicated transition programme would be useful to their health needs, and would assist in transferring care [n = 5], providing support [n = 4], and providing an opportunity to meet other adults with sickle cell disease [n = 2]. Participants varied in self...
Sickle cell disease (SCD), a blood disorder that primarily affects people of African ancestry, can cause a variety of symptoms in patients, including stroke and cognitive impairment.
As Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September) draws to a close, school leaders need to understand how the condition can affect pupils at school, and make sure that their policies are offering the right support
UpdatedJan 22, 2024 By Kristen Fischer Medical ReviewerNina DiPierro, Pharm.D., BCOP GettyImages/SDI Productions Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a family of inherited red blood cell disorders that occur when hemoglobin—the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body—takes...
Silent cerebral infarcts occur despite regular blood transfusion therapy after first strokes in children with sickle cell disease. Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and strokes receive blood transfusion therapy for secondary stroke prevention; despite this, approximately 20% expe... ML Hulbert,RC...
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Individuals with sickle-cell disease now have a greater chance of living to adulthood than ever before. That means you have a greater chance of car...