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The Impact of Dentistry on Managing Sickle Cell in Jamaica
Jamaica faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing sickle cell, a genetic disorder that…
Are Sickle Cell Patients Skinny?
In a recent study, researchers looked at the BMI of 100 sickle cell anemia patients. Only four were…
Sickle Cell Questions and Answers
What is sickle cell disease? What are the symptoms of the disease? What about pain episodes? How can…
Sickle Cell Crisis Code – SCD-79
There are many different ICD-9 codes for sickle cell disease. One of the most important ICD-9 codes for…
Sickle Cell Oxygen Dissociation Curve
The Sickle cell oxygen dissociation curve is a plot of SO2 against PO2 for sickle RBCs in vivo.…
Sickle Cell Disease and Older Patients
Sickle cell disease affects approximately five million people worldwide and is one of the most common inherited blood…
How Sickle Cell Anemia Occurs
If you’ve been wondering how sickle cell anemia occurs, you’ve come to the right place. In this article,…
Can Sickle Cell Kill You?
Can sickle cell kill you? The answer is yes. The most common killer of people with sickle cell…
Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Sickle Cell Disease
Are you curious to know more about sickle cell disease? Read on to learn the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment…
Sickle Cell Disease 35
If you have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease, there are some things you should know. Here are…
Molecular Characterization of Sickle Cell Beta Thalassemia
Molecular characterization of sickle cell beta thalassemia is a relatively new field. In the last decade, researchers have…
Sickle Cell and Pregnancy
If you are worried about the potential risks associated with having sickle cell disease during your pregnancy, you…
Sickle Cell Anemia – Signs and Symptoms
Are you afflicted with sickle cell anemia? If so, you’re not alone. Countless others suffer from this condition,…
Stem Cell Transplantation Side Effects
Among the many treatments for sickle cell anemia are blood transfusions, antibiotics, and medication. Stem cell transplantation may…
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin
Sickle cell hemoglobin is a disease-causing substance with an amino acid change. This change results in the red…
How Much Disability Is Allowable For Sickle Cell Disease?
Many patients wonder: How much disability is allowed for sickle cell disease? There are several factors that determine…
Sickle Cell Anemia – Causes and Symptoms
If you have sickle cells, it can be hard to cope with. You’ll likely experience puberty delays, and…