April 15, 2022
Adolescent Sickle Cell Disease and Health Literacy Disparities
Of the over 100,000 people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease (SCD), many face barriers to care in the forms of racism, low income, and lack of access to treatment through publically insured programs. As a result, this population can often find themselves cornered into what feels like a healthcare system that does not...
Sex-Based Differences in Sickle Cell Disease
We know sickle cell disease (SCD) is most prevalent in people of African descent. However, a limited number of studies have evaluated whether sex-based differences occur with SCD. These studies have found that females with SCD are more likely to outlive males with SCD. One case series found that a handful of women with SCD...
How Gaps in Care Affect Sickle Cell Disease
Barriers to proper treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD) depend not only on individual patient factors. Other factors involving healthcare provider knowledge on treating SCD and expertise can also hinder access to appropriate care. SCD is a rare disease that can lead to acute and chronic complications in patients. For this reason, optimal care is...
Opioids and Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Pain, along with swelling and fatigue, is one of the cornerstone symptoms of sickle cell disease. Children with sickle cell disease may often experience painful vaso-occlusive episodes, which require appropriate pain management. In most cases, adequate pain management consists of rehydration, rest, and analgesics. But where do opioids fit into this treatment strategy? Common analgesics...
Sickle Cell Disease and Individualized Care
As one of the most commonly inherited disorders, sickle cell disease can warrant the need for specialized treatment plans. Especially when it comes to pain, different factors can arise and impact the daily lives of those with sickle cell disease. Therefore, there is a need for individualized care plans when treating acute pain crises from...
ADHD, Associated Conditions, and Organizational Skills
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is well-known for its effect on organizational skills, but less is known about how its comorbid conditions affect these skills. This study, published in PeerJ, sought to determine how ADHD and its comorbid conditions affect organizational skills in adults. A total of 407 adult participants were recruited online for the study. Of...