March 1, 2022
Sickle Cell Disease: Screening Tests and Smooth Transitions in Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease screening tests. We also discuss why a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care is so important for patients with sickle cell disease. MD Newsline: Which screening tests should providers order for their patients with sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl...
The Four Major Crises of Sickle Cell Anemia
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the four major crises of sickle cell anemia and how to prevent and manage these crises. MD Newsline: What are the four major crises of sickle cell anemia? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The four major crises of sickle cell anemia are vaso-occlusive crisis,...
The Lesser-Known Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss how sickle cell disease can affect cognition, reproductive health, and pregnancy. MD Newsline: How can sickle cell disease affect cognition? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Because sickle cell disease can block blood vessels and reduce oxygen to the brain, it can result in ischemic...
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Research
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease treatments and the latest research on these treatments. MD Newsline: Which treatments are used to manage sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The treatments used for sickle cell disease are mainly used to prevent sickle cell disease crises and...
Sickle Cell Disease Complications and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the most common complications of sickle cell disease. We also discuss how to address concerns about sickle cell disease and the COVID-19 vaccine. MD Newsline: What are the most common complications of sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Sickle cell disease can...