Treating and Preventing Acute Chest Syndrome in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Risk factors of acute chest syndrome and effective preventive and therapeutic strategies to prevent recurrent episodes in children with sickle cell disease.
Risk factors of acute chest syndrome and effective preventive and therapeutic strategies to prevent recurrent episodes in children with sickle cell disease.
‘Sickle cell trait is not a genetic risk factor for increased risk of ischemic stroke among African Americans.’
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Authors: Hyacinth I. Hyacinth, M.D., Ph.D., of Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, and coauthorsStudy Design: This was a meta-analysis. A meta-analysis combines the results of multiple studies and quantitatively summarizes the overall association between the same exposure and outcomes measured across all studies.
Malarial Risks may Not be Increased by Sickle Cell Treatment
Hydroxyurea – sickle cell anaemia treatment in sub-Saharan Africa may not make children vulnerable to malaria
Hydroxyurea – sickle cell anaemia treatment in sub-Saharan Africa may not make children vulnerable to malaria
New Computer Models Can Prevent The Onset of Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide. New computer models developed showed how different fiber structures inside the cell produce different cell shapes.
Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide. New computer models developed showed how different fiber structures inside the cell produce different cell shapes.
New Mobile App to Help Sickle Cell Patients to Adhere to Medication
A team of researchers will help design, test and implement the new mobile health app to improve medication access and adherence for sickle cell patients.
A team of researchers will help design, test and implement the new mobile health app to improve medication access and adherence for sickle cell patients.
