Diminished Ovarian Reserve May Be Linked to Hydroxyurea Exposure in Sickle Cell Anemia
Investigators compared ovarian reserve and assessed clinical characteristics in young women with sickle cell anemia vs those without the condition.
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Outcomes With Bone Marrow Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease
Bone marrow transplantation was associated with a relatively low rate of vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease.
Endari Label Updated With Benefit Statement, Instructions for Use
Endari (L-glutamine; Emmaus Medical) is an amino acid indicated to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients aged 5 years and older.
Surgical Splenectomy May Increase Risk for Venous Thromboembolism in Sickle Cell Disease
Patients with sickle cell disease may have an increased risk for venous thromboembolic events, especially pulmonary embolism, following surgical splenectomy.
VOC Events Increase Opioid Prescribing in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive crises were linked to an increase in opioid prescriptions in patients with sickle cell disease.
Survey Finds Variation in Practice Patterns for Neuroimaging in Sickle Cell Anemia
Survey finds variation in practice patterns for obtaining MRI/MRA for stroke prevention and monitoring in patients with sickle cell anemia.
Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease
But no change in opioid use observed for those receiving medical marijuana certification.
ASH 2020 Guidelines: Management of Acute and Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
The American Society of Hematology released their evidence-based 2020 guidelines on the management of acute and chronic pain in sickle cell disease.
Does Inhaled Cannabis Reduce Pain in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease?
Investigators aimed to determine whether vaporized cannabis would reduce symptoms of chronic pain in adult patients with sickle cell disease.
Pre‐Implantation Genetic Diagnosis Effective for Sickle Cell Disease Transmission Prevention
Couples that are at high risk of having offspring with SCD should be offered pre‐implantation genetic diagnosis treatment to prevent disease transmission.
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