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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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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

Children with sickle cell disease who are underweight are at an increased risk of death in low-resource settings.

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Increased Risk of Death in Underweight Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

Children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia are not getting appropriate screening and treatment.

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Low Screening and Medication Use in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

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Cost-Effectiveness of Omega-3 or Vitamin D for Sickle Cell Disease Crises

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Ketamine Administration For Acute Painful Sickle Cell Crisis

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Digital Pain Self-Management Use Among Sickle Cell Patients and Caregivers

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Malaria and Sickle Cell Anemia in Ugandan Children

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