Tag: Sickle-Cell Anemia
Timely Opioid Administration Cuts Hospitalizations for Pediatric Sickle Cell Crises
Findings seen for first administration within 60 minutes for children presenting to the emergency department with a sickle cell crisis
Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022
Most dental service rates were higher in Medicaid general population than SCD population when examined by age group
Exa-Cel Gene Therapy Improves Quality of Life in Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Exa-cel also shows beneficial effects on health-related quality of life for adults and adolescents with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
Hydroxyurea Has Sustained Clinical Benefits in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
Fewer ED visits per year and fewer hospital days per year seen in association with hydroxyurea use
C-Reactive Protein Increases During Menstrual Cycle in Females With Sickle Cell Disease
CRP levels significantly higher during follicular versus luteal phase, which may contribute to pattern of painful vaso-occlusive events
First Patient Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia
No Evidence Found Linking Sickle Cell Trait With Unexplained Sudden Death
No evidence supports physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis or heat injury causing sudden death in sickle cell trait
Older Brain Age Observed in Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia
Higher economic deprivation also associated with brain age gap in controls without sickle cell anemia
ASH: Complications Common With Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation in Sickle Cell Anemia
In recent study, 25 of 55 controlled ovarian hyperstimulation cycles had complications
Socioeconomic Factors Tied to Sickle Cell Complications in Preschoolers
Risk for complications, hospitalizations up for preschool children with limited access to food and transportation
