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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...
Current Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Despite increasing early detection of cervical cancer, in 2022, it is estimated that 14,100 women will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in the United States. Of these women, an estimated 4,280 of them will die from the disease [1]. Over the years, the death rate due to cervical cancer has decreased significantly, and the...
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Cervical Cancer Screening?
The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly caused unexpected chaos all over the world. Healthcare was forced to quickly modify how patients were receiving care while at the same time attempting to manage the influx of sick patients, all with reduced staff. As a result, COVID-19 has impacted so many areas of medicine, including cervical cancer screening. The...
HPV Self-Sampling Among African American Women
Among other problems, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many missed medical visits for cervical cancer screening. As we continue to work through the pandemic, one approach is to use HPV self-sampling instead of cervical cytology, which requires a healthcare provider visit and pap smear. HPV self-sampling has already been implemented in some areas of...
Understanding Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening
Despite existing cervical cancer screening options, cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women between the ages of 15 – 44 [1]. It is worth taking the time to understand cervical cancer screening disparities so that efforts can be made to rectify them. Identifying Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening A recent study...
Adult ADHD and Work-Related Issues
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 1.2 to 7.3% of adults globally. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the primary symptoms of the disease, and they have been linked to consequences in multiple areas of daily life. This study, published in the Journal of Neural Transmission, examines the work-related issues faced by adults with ADHD....