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Sickle cell disease, is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the HBB gene, affecting the β-globin and resulting in the formation of sickle hemoglobin.
Lina M. Garzón +3 more
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EHA Recommendations for preconceptual and antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis for hemoglobinopathies. [PDF]
Abstract Thalassemia and sickle cell disease (SCD) are among the most common monogenic disorders worldwide. They cause chronic hemolytic anemia, the consequences and prognosis of which vary considerably depending on the genetic characteristics of patients and the healthcare system in their country of residence.
de Montalembert M +19 more
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Fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia
AbstractFetal hemoglobin (HbF) can blunt the pathophysiology, temper the clinical course, and offer prospects for curative therapy of sickle cell disease. This review focuses on (1) HbF quantitative trait loci and the geography of β-globin gene haplotypes, especially those found in the Middle East; (2) how HbF might differentially impact the ...
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Hair‐on‐end sign in severe sickle cell disease
British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Raquel da Costa Neves +2 more
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Gene Editing for Haemophilia—The Next Frontier
ABSTRACT The recently approved haemophilia A and B gene therapies via adeno‐associated virus (AAV) showed a promising therapeutic response after a single injection, but there are still limitations, including the potential loss of transgene expression and restriction in adults.
Mirko Pinotti +3 more
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ELEVATED MEAN CELL VOLUME IN SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA: ONE STORY, TOO MANY? [PDF]
Introduction: Sickle cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin. Red cell indices are proposed as potential tools for diagnosing and managing sickle cell disorders.
Jeremiah Zaccheaus, Alee Magnus
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Seventh Åland Island Meeting on von Willebrand Disease
ABSTRACT Introduction The seventh Åland Island Meeting on von Willebrand Disease (VWD) was held on the Åland archipelago in Finland, from 26 to 28 September 2024. Aim The meeting brought together experts in the field of VWD from around the world to share the latest advances and knowledge in VWD.
Riitta Lassila +17 more
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Determining of the Hydroxyurea Effluence on TCD Parameters of Sickle Cell Patients
Background: Sickle cell disease is the most common hemoglobinopathies that affect a specific intracellular protein named as hemoglobin. This disease has several clinical manifestations including, CNS involvement.
Nasser Sharafadinzadeh +5 more
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Ocular Complications in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease in Lagos – A Comparative Study
Introduction: Sickle cell disease has been associated with ocular complications in several studies. However, it has not often been compared with nonhemoglobinopathy controls.
Kuburat Oliyide +6 more
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