January 20, 2022

Although the effects of sickle cell anemia (SCA) on pregnancy have been outlined in past studies, this study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, describes the impact that race has on severe maternal morbidity during delivery in individuals with SCA. The study relied on National Inpatient Sample data from 2007 to 2013. The...

Cognitive impairment is a complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that can severely impact patients’ lives. However, research in this area is lacking. This study, published in Blood, compared the cognitive function of patients with SCD to that of a healthy control group. Patients with mild to severe SCD were recruited from the University of Pittsburgh Medical...

As patients with sickle cell disease age, they face comorbidities of pain and multiple organ damage. Preventive and comprehensive care for these patients is often disparate due to a lack of providers who are knowledgeable about the disease, mistrust and stigmatization of those with the disease, and other barriers to care. As a result, adults...

Sickle cell disease can lead to multiple health complications and an increased risk of death. Of these complications, acute chest syndrome is the top cause of mortality, and the complication providers are most familiar with. Due to health advances, patients with sickle cell disease are living longer, meaning more patients are experiencing these health complications...

ADHD and its associated inhibition deficits may promote creativity. However, the current literature regarding this relationship is conflicting. This study, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, examined measures of creativity and inhibition in individuals with predominantly inattentive ADHD (ADHD-I), combined ADHD (ADHD-C), or without ADHD. All participants were between 18 and 51 years old.  Study...