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Advances and Challenges in Sickle Cell Anemia.

Authors :
Hoyle, Brian
Source :
MD Conference Express. Dec2014, Vol. 14 Issue 55, p2-3. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Sickle cell disease can lead to stroke, which affects about 40% of those with the disease by mid-adolescence. The cognitive damage can lessen IQ and diminish quality of life. Research is leading to helpful strategies, and has also revealed details of the arterial accumulation of the affected red blood cells. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15598977
Volume :
14
Issue :
55
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MD Conference Express
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101863399
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1559897715570839