Anemia
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Protective levels of vitamin D achievable in SCD with oral supplementation
Vitamin D3 prophylaxis is a safe practice in sickle cell disease, and it is important to start this prophylactic treatment when the child is an...
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EHA and TIF explore how COVID-19 is affecting thalassemia and SCD patients
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Pandemic strains blood supply for COVID-19 and noninfected patients
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Severe COVID-19 may lower hemoglobin levels
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ASH tackles COVID-19 with hematology-related FAQ, promotes new registries
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Low plasma sodium levels can predict complications in acute painful episodes of SCD
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First advance in MDS for decade: Luspatercept for anemia
Luspatercept has been approved by the FDA to treat anemia in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.
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Low plasma sodium predicts complications in SCD acute pain episodes
Hyponatremia was associated with acute chest syndrome (OR 1.95, P = .008) and red blood cell...
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New sickle cell drugs give hope, but access remains a barrier
"SCD reduces lifespan by 30 years, and that's very hard to quantify," says Dr. Ifeyinwa Osunkwo.
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Sickle cell patients with vitamin D deficiency prone to more ED visits, longer stays
Screening for vitamin D deficiency may show benefits, authors suggest.
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Chimerism and the use of fludarabine associated with secondary graft failure in aplastic anemia