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Columnist Mary Shaniqua offers examples of some symptoms of sickle cell that are lesser known than fatigue and a ...
Avascular necrosis in sickle cell disease can occur due to the impairment of blood supply to the bones, writes columnist.
Sickle cell has been overlooked for far too long. Fortunately, there are new breakthroughs in sickle cell treatment that you can't miss.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic disorders that result in red blood cells, which carry oxygen through the body ...
Among more than 2,000 children with sickle cell anemia, the most severe form of SCD, those treated with hydroxyurea over a prolonged period of time visited the emergency department less frequently ...
Zimbabwe’s widespread failure to screen newborns means many families only discover the condition after irreversible damage ...
The quality of life of patients with sickle cell anemia is severely compromised similar to or even worse than patients with other chronic diseases such as arthritis. Patients who responded to ...
Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...