WHO Issues First Global Guideline on Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy – TIF
Why This Matters High maternal risk: Pregnant women with SCD face a 4–11× greater risk of mat| TIF
Children with sickle cell disease and the Duffy null phenotype may have lower measured neutrophil counts, but new research suggests that there are opportunities to optimize hydroxyurea regardless of Duffy null status. Sickle cell disease (SCD) primarily affects individuals of minority populations and can cause numerous morbidities, including vaso-occlusive pain, acute chest syndrome episodes, and […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller that has already been widely used in children with SCD and in adults with cancer or chronic pain. Researchers now believe its use in adults …| TIF
Nurses are the heart of haemoglobinopathy care. Their role spans far beyond routine tasks—encompassing complex clinical duties, patient advocacy, case management, emotional and psychosocial support, and education of both patients …| TIF
Why This Matters High maternal risk: Pregnant women with SCD face a 4–11× greater risk of mat| TIF
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For people with sickle cell disease who menstruate, hormonal contraception can be effective against SCD-related pain, but it also raises the risk of thrombosis. | Pediatrics Nationwide
Recent research shows that a commonly inherited polymorphism could impact outcomes.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Using the safe and sensible CRISPR technology that has the power to help the 300,000 babies born with sickle cell disease each year and the nearly 10 million people estimated to suffer from this genetic disorder globally.| science.thewire.in
