February 10, 2022

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic, autosomal, recessive disease caused by a mutation in hemoglobin’s beta chain that results in structural alterations to the red blood cell membrane, lowering its average lifespan and oxygen-carrying capacity. This study, published in Hematology, Transfusion, and Cell Therapy, sought to determine the impact of neuropathic pain on quality of life...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects approximately a hundred thousand individuals in the U.S.A. Along with many medical issues, these individuals also suffer from dental problems. This study, published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, explores the dental issues and complications experienced by patients with SCD. This retrospective study was performed in New York and included...