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sickle cell anemia

Caring for individuals with sickle cell disease

June 2, 2021

Nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal care. Takeaways: Sickle cell disease is an inherited chronic condition that affects nearly every system in the body. Early recognition…

FDA approves new treatment for sickle cell disease

July 14, 2017

On July 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age 5 years and older with sickle cell disease to reduce…

New treatment for sickle cell disease approved by the FDA

July 17, 2017

First approval for this rare blood disorder in nearly 20 years. For Immediate Release: July 7, 2017 – via fda.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Endari…

Sickle cell trait can take a sudden deadly turn

November 11, 2007

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

November 10, 2014

Adrienne Johnson, age 5, is admitted to the general pediatric unit. She has sickle cell anemia (hemoglobin SS subtype) and recently was discharged after being hospitalized for acute…

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 nearly every system in…

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 and older with sickle…

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 U.S. Food and Drug…

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 recently was discharged after…

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