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Academic and cerebrovascular outcomes after neurodevelopmental screening in sickle cell disease: A longitudinal cohort study

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Neurodevelopmental screening in toddlers or preschoolers with sickle cell disease (SCD) predicts future academic deficits. Screening sensitivity for future academic deficits is highest in preschoolers with SCD. Brief neurodevelopmental screening tools can identify high risk children for early intervention. Abstract Aim To assess the predictive validity
Sarah E. Bills, Jeffrey Schatz, Elizabeth Gillooly, Julia D. Johnston, A. Lauren Waters, Alyssa M. Schlenz   +5 more
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Predictors of impending acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell anaemia. [PDF]

, 2020
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a major complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and a leading cause for hospital admissions and death. We aimed to study the spectrum of clinical and laboratory features of ACS and to assess the predisposing factors and ...
Al-Busaidi, Ikhlas, Al-Salami, Bushra, Alkindi, Salam, Ballas, Samir K., Pathare, Anil, Raniga, Samir   +5 more
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The clinical impact of MTHFR polymorphism on the vascular complications of sickle cell disease [PDF]

, 2006
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited diseases in the world and the patients present notorious clinical heterogeneity. It is known that patients with SCD present activation of the blood coagulation and fibrinolytic systems ...
Beltrão, A.c.s., Figueiredo, Maria Stella, Gil, I.c.p., Lourenco, Dayse Maria, Moreira Neto, F., Morelli, V.m., Noguti, Maria Aparecida Eiko   +6 more
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Risk of progression to type 2 diabetes or regression to normoglycaemia among Ghanaians with prediabetes living in Ghana and the Netherlands: The RODAM prospective study

Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Evidence shows that ethnicity affects the risk of progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes(T2D) or regression to normoglycaemia However, little is known about progression rates among sub‐Saharan African populations or whether geographical context affects risk variations.
Emmanuel Bannerman‐Williams, Yacoba Atiase, Bert‐Jan H. van den Born, Felix Patience Chilunga, Eva van der Linden, Karlijn A. C. Meeks, Erik Beune, Charles Agyemang, Charles Frederick Hayfron‐Benjamin   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The emerging role of non-coding RNAs in the pathogenesis of infantile hemangioma

Cancer Cell International
Infantile hemangioma (IH) is a common benign tumor that occurs in children, affecting both blood vessels and soft tissues. Its pathological features include abnormal proliferation of endothelial cells and an irregular vascular structure.
Najmaldin Saki, Narjes Sadat Sadati, Zeinab Deris Zayeri, Masoud Kargar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inherited hemolytic disorders with high occurrence of b-thalassemia in Sindhi community of Jabalpur town in Madhya Pradesh, India [PDF]

, 2010
Hereditary hemolytic disorders such as hemoglobin disorders, β-thalassemia syndrome, G6PD deficiency, and ABO and Rhesus blood groups are the most common public health problems in India.
Balgir, RS
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Conjugate Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines for sickle cell disease. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: People affected with sickle cell disease are at high risk of infection from Haemophilus influenzae type b. Before the implementation of Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccination in high-income countries, this was responsible for a ...
Allali, Slimane, Ballas, Samir K., Chalumeau, Martin, de Montalembert, Mariane, Launay, Odile   +4 more
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National Bleeding Disorder Foundation Clinical Practice Recommendations for Laboratory Screening of Iron Deficiency With and Without Anemia in the Inherited Bleeding Disorders Population

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The National Bleeding Disorder Foundation (NBDF) Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) was formed in 1954 and issues recommendations and advisories pertinent to the bleeding disorders community. MASAC is comprised of > 25 rotating members from different medical disciplines and lived experience experts.
Glaivy Batsuli, Magdalena D. Lewandowska, Ming Y. Lim, Kelly Tickle, Maureen K. Baldwin, Rose Bender, Jennifer Davila, Brendan Hayes, Amanda Jacobson‐Kelly, Peter Kouides, Michele P. Lambert, Shilpa Nataraj, Michelle Sholzberg, Roona Sinha, Hanny Al‐Samkari, Amy L. Dunn   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Child Health Providers\u27 Precautionary Discussion of Emotions During Communication about Results of Newborn Genetic Screening [PDF]

, 2012
Objective To demonstrate a quantitative abstraction method for Communication Quality Assurance projects to assess physicians\u27 communication about hidden emotions after newborn genetic screening.
Christopher, Stephanie, Deuster, Lindsay, Farrell, Michael, Speiser, Jodi   +3 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source