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Iron Overload: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Monitoring

International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Iron overload is associated with significant health risks, underscoring the importance of understanding its pathophysiology as well as establishing accurate diagnostic and monitoring methods. Chronic iron overload is associated with either genetic disorders characterized by excessive iron accumulation (hereditary hemochromatosis), or is ...
Elena Chatzikalil, Polyxeni Delaporta, Konstantinos Bistas, Antonis Kattamis   +3 more
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Risk Factors and Management of Gingival Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To identify risk factors/indicators of gingival enlargement (GE) and to summarise evidence for its management. Methods A systematic review was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines and divided into PECOTS and PICOTS questions, related to risk factors/indicators and treatment studies, respectively.
Luigi Nibali, Emily Ming‐Chieh Lu, Helvis E. S. Paz, Jing Kang, Nagihan Bostanci, Georgios N. Belibasakis   +5 more
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Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia: a hospital-based sample

Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
Background: Individuals with sickle cell anemia may suffer symptomatic or silent cerebral infarcts leading to neurocognitive complications. This study investigated the cognitive and intellectual performance of children and adolescents with sickle cell ...
Samantha Nunes, Nayara Argollo, Marivania Mota, Camilo Vieira, Eduardo Pondé de Sena   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

What makes a lonely child: environmental, health, and multimodal neuroimaging correlates of prospective loneliness in the ABCD study

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, EarlyView.
Background Loneliness in childhood is a growing public health concern, yet early multilevel candidate risk and protective factors remain insufficiently mapped. Systematic investigation is essential to guide prevention and intervention during sensitive developmental periods.
Ting Yat Wong, Ting Sam Wong, Wai Kai Hou, Angel Nga Man Leung, Jie Xiao, Kenneth S. L. Yuen, Simon S. Y. Lui, Anqi Qiu, Tyler M. Moore, Ruben C. Gur   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Duodenal perforation: an unusual complication of sickle cell anemia

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
Duodenal perforation in childhood is a rare condition with a high mortality rate if not treated surgically. Primary gastroduodenal perforation is frequently associated with peptic ulcer and exhibits a positive family history.
Can Acıpayam, Göliz Aldıé, Bélent Akéora, Mehmet Emin elikkaya, Hasan Aşkar, Bayram Ali Dorum   +5 more
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Sickle cell anemia: An update on diagnosis, management and prevention strategies

Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine, 2018
Sickle cell anemia is the most common disease entity of all the monogenic disorders. This is an autosomal recessive disorder. HbS polymerization, vaso-occlusion, and hemolytic anemia are central to the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, they ...
Shruti Mishra, Gaurav Chhabra
doaj   +1 more source

A retrospective analysis of the antigen‐negative red blood cell supply conducted at a single centre in China

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study aimed to analyse the distribution and demand patterns of antigen‐negative red blood cells (RBCs) in Shandong Province, China (2022–2024), with a focus on ABO blood groups and clinically significant antigens. The research was designed to provide rigorous data for advancing precision transfusion protocols and to establish a ...
Aiping Zhao, Xiujiao Jiang, Li An, Yuanfeng Chen, Weidong He, Qun Xu, Wenchao Li, Yingfang Pan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome secondary to asymptomatic poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis in a child with sickle cell anemia: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a neurotoxic condition that occurs as a result of the failure of posterior circulatory autoregulation in response to acute changes in blood pressure.
Ehab Hanafy, Duaa Alshareef, Suhaila Osman, Abdullah Al Jabri, Faisal Nazim, Gihan Mahmoud   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hair‐on‐end sign in severe sickle cell disease

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Raquel da Costa Neves, Joana Pais de Faria, Paula Kjöllerström   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alternative strategies to promote voluntary blood donation in secondary schools in Malawi: Enhancing participation and impact—Malawi BLOODSAFE program

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Adequate blood supply remains a challenge in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Malawi has a 13% shortfall in required blood supplies. Innovative recruitment and retention strategies are crucial to ensuring a sufficient number of donors and blood supply.
Princess Kaira, Patani Mhango, Effie Chipeta, Emmanuel Singogo, Victor Mwapasa, Adamson Muula, Titus Chiwindo, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Bridon Mbaya   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source