Contributions
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...
Health Literacy Disparities and Adolescent Sickle Cell Disease
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...
Patient Experiences: Disparate Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss her personal experiences with receiving disparate sickle cell disease treatment as a patient. We also discuss how health care professionals can rectify sickle cell disease disparities in care. MD Newsline: Have you personally experienced disparities in care as a patient with sickle cell...
Krystal Preston, PharmD: Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care and overcome language barriers. MD Newsline: How have you been able to implement culturally sensitive care in your work? Krystal Preston, PharmD: “Having experienced disparities in care as a patient, I’ve learned how to implement culturally sensitive...
Sickle Cell Disease Research: Improving Funding and Diversity
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss how to improve funding, diversity, and inclusion for sickle cell disease clinical trials. MD Newsline: Moving forward, how do you think we can increase funding for sickle cell disease clinical trials? Krystal Preston, PharmD: “Sickle cell disease is a disease that affects mainly...
How Far We've Come in Treating Sickle Cell Disease
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss the latest research on sickle cell disease treatment and how far we’ve come in treating sickle cell disease. MD Newsline: Is there any research that excites you or that you think is important for providers to know related to the treatment of sickle...
Pearls for Treating Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss her pearls for treating patients with sickle cell disease. We also discuss how to address pharmacist implicit bias. MD Newsline: Is there anything else you would like to speak on that we have not already covered? Krystal Preston, PharmD: “I just want to...
COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Disparities
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss disparities in treating sickle cell disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. MD Newsline: What disparities in treating sickle cell disease have you observed as a clinical pharmacist? Krystal Preston, PharmD: “As a pharmacist as well as a patient living with sickle cell...
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...