April 3, 2021

Researchers have observed that individuals dealing with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience psychological comorbidities and chronic pain. These conditions frequently correlate with substance abuse, but there has not been any substantive research into substance abuse rates among individuals dealing with SCD. This study, published in Substance Use & Misuse, explores the relationship and risk factors between...

Social determinants of health are socioeconomic factors that can influence health outcomes. Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are disproportionately affected by negative social determinants. This study, published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer, focuses on the impact of a screening and referral program in addressing social determinants of health in children with SCD.  The screening protocol...