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Archives for Sickle Cell

2008 Anemia Journal: Hidroxyurea and Sickle Cell Anemia

The Journal covers clinical therapeutics of Sickle Cell Anemia regarding hydroxyurea’ treatment sections such the Clinical Problem, Pathophysiology and Effect of Therapy (click picture to enlarge), Clinical evidence, Hydroxyurea Clinical Use, Adverse Effects of Hydroxyurea, Peripheral-Blood Thresholds for Adjustment of the Dose of Hydroxyurea, and Areas of Uncertainty in the Hydroxyurea treatment.

Sickle Cell Anemia, Treatment and Guideline

Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited disorder in which red blood cells contain an abnormal form of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen. The abnormal form of hemoglobin causes the red cells to become sickle- or crescent-shaped. The misshapen cells may clog blood vessels, preventing oxygen from reaching tissues and leading to pain, blood clots [...]