Study Explores Correlates of Pain Associated With Sickle Cell
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Correlates of pain associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) include depression, age, sex, and employment status, according to a study published online May 18 in JAMA Network Open.Kelly M. Harris, Ph.D., from t…
Learn MoreTKA Complications Increased for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have longer length of stay, incur greater health care costs, and have an increased risk for complications during the perioperat…
Learn MoreKnee Replacement More Challenging in People With Sickle Cell
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease.Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a hig…
Learn MoreHydroxyurea Underused in Youth With Sickle Cell
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreYouth With Hematologic, Oncologic Conditions Benefit From Massage
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Clinical massage therapy benefits youth with hematologic and oncologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer.Samuel N. Rodgers-Melnick, M.P.H., from the Case West…
Learn MoreASA: Stem Cell Transplant Improves Vasculopathy in Sickle Cell Patients
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) seems to improve or prevent development of vasculopathies, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Assoc…
Learn MoreASA: Stem Cell Transplant Improves Vasculopathy in Sickle Cell Patients
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) seems to improve or prevent development of vasculopathies, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Assoc…
Learn MoreU.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity is increased for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) compared with those without SCD, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreU.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity is increased for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) compared with those without SCD, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreTranscranial Doppler, Hydroxyurea Use Low for Sickle Cell Anemia
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For children with sickle cell anemia (SCA), transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound screening and hydroxyurea therapy use remains low, according to research published in the Sept. 20 early-release issue of t…
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