Caring for individuals with sickle cell disease
Nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal care. Takeaways: Sickle cell disease is an inherited chronic condition that affects…
sickle cell anemia
FDA approves new treatment for sickle cell disease
On July 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age 5 years…
New treatment for sickle cell disease approved by the FDA
First approval for this rare blood disorder in nearly 20 years. For Immediate Release: July 7, 2017 – via fda.gov The…
Sickle cell trait can take a sudden deadly turn
For someone with sickle cell trait, exercise can trigger dangerous complications. But most people who have the trait, don’t know it.
Stroke in a child with sickle cell anemia
Adrienne Johnson, age 5, is admitted to the general pediatric unit. She has sickle cell anemia (hemoglobin SS subtype) and…
