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SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans.

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More than 100 Million people worldwide have the Sickle Cell Trait.

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Sickle cell disease is known to be associated with worse pregnancy outcomes and higher maternal mortality. However, a new study shows that racial disparities significantly contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes in Black women.

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Racial Disparities Elevate Sickle Cell Maternal Death Rates

A new study finds that Black patients have a lower life expectancy when living with sickle cell disease compared to Non-Blacks. This is despite being insured by Medicare and Medicaid, and might point to healthcare disparities requiring further investigation.

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Sickle Cell Disease: Black Patients Face Shorter Lifespan

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National Medical Association Announces Three-Year Partnership Supporting Sickle Cell Endeavors by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Improved therapies allow patients with sickle cell disease to live longer, but there is a paucity of research on specific treatment recommendations in older adults and older adults are often underrepresented in clinical trials.

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Adapting Sickle Cell Disease Treatment as Patients Live Longer

Vaso-occlusive events in sickle cell disease are managed with opioids, but there are several side effects. Ketamine is proposed as an adjunctive therapy that may reduce the need for high-dose opioids.

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Low-Dose Ketamine for Vaso-Occlusive Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

The transition from pediatric to adult treatment programs poses a challenge in the management of sickle cell disease. Developing transition programs with better knowledge of the factors that lead to transition success will be vital to improving patient outcomes.

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Improving the Transition to Adult Care in Sickle Cell Disease

Children with sickle cell disease have a poorer quality of life compared to their peers and tend to miss more school because of pain and hospitalizations. As a result, their treatment should be focused on improving quality of life.

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Missing School Affects Wellbeing in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

People with sickle cell disease (SCD) are more likely to have cholesterol and lipid imbalances, which can increase the risk of serious SCD complications. A recent study found new biomarkers associated with SCD in a cohort of pediatric patients.

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Lipid Imbalances in Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Social determinants of health continue to lead to health disparities in patients with sickle cell disease. Socioeconomic status, neighborhood and community culture, and healthcare access all impact health outcomes, but clinicians can leverage this knowledge to make informed decisions with their patients.

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Insights on Social Determinants of Health in Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease requires constant symptom management. Current treatments attempt to mitigate symptoms, but new genetic approaches introduce a potential to cure the disease at its source.

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Genetic Cures for Sickle Cell Disease on the Horizon

Given the vulnerable populations affected by sickle cell disease (SCD), patients benefit from comprehensive, multidisciplinary care teams. This review found financial advantages to comprehensive care by reducing the costs associated with acute visits, such as hospitalizations.

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In Favor of Comprehensive Care for Sickle Cell Disease

Patients with sickle cell anemia may face cardiovascular complications.

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Cardiovascular Complications in Sickle Cell Anemia

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