Hematology

Like most of the medical issues in the 21st century, sickle-cell disease is also associated with a number of health disparities, some of which we highlight in this brief. Introduction Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is the most widely known hereditary illness across the globe, affecting roughly 100,000 persons in the United States, according to the Centers...

Advancements in genomics research have opened up new avenues of treatments for sickle cell disease. This article highlights some of the most promising innovative approaches. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders, the most commonly known of which is sickle cell anemia. The disease is caused by an amino acid substitution at...

Sickle cell disease is a complex and difficult condition to manage. A recent study has identified several socio-economic barriers that add to the clinical challenges of sickle cell disease, impeding timely and effective care and driving up healthcare costs. Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is often associated with complications that lead to higher than normal...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) comes with an increased risk of health complications. Researchers have outlined steps the healthcare community can take to track and manage SCD. Even in the 21st century, sickle cell disease (SCD) is still regarded as a condition affected by health inequities. In a recent article in the journal Pediatrics, authors talked...

Funding and access to healthcare resources generally remain limited for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). The Indiana Sickle Cell Consortium launched a successful initiative to fund a program for assessing the needs of SCD patients. Adults with SCD continue to face a lack of funding and health care resources. The Indiana Sickle Cell Consortium...

Adolescent females and young women with sickle cell disease are at risk of pregnancy-related complications, especially considering the teratogenicity of SCD medications. An improvement in contraceptive practices starts with the healthcare provider. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell defect. Women with SCD face more health risks during pregnancy. Meanwhile, in women...

Sickle cell anemia is a condition that is often underrecognized before surgery. As it stands, sickle cell disease already affects certain groups of people disproportionately. Affected patients should be monitored for pain control during procedures Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder of the red blood cells (RBC). It is caused by a mutation...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a commonly inherited disorder that disproportionately affects the Black American population. A cure would have a significant impact on the financial burden Black Americans with SCD face. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited blood disorders, affecting Black populations (1/365 births) more than any other groups....

MD Newsline hosted a webcast on September 27 titled Helping Patients Manage Sickle Cell Pain which featured Dr. Pete Thomas, Dr. Shaina Rozell, and Maya Bloomberg, N.P. Which covers complications of sickle cell and how to manage them effectively. To watch the webcast, please register using via image or link below.       Sickle...