Children With SCD Exhibit Distinctive Palatal Rugae Patterns
February 29th 2024A cross-sectional study analyzing morphological and dimensional features of palatal rugae patters revealed that distinct anomalies exist in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) compared with children without.
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Hearing Impairment Disproportionately Affects Patients With SCD, Further Studies Required
February 9th 2024A cross-sectional comparative study demonstrated the increased prevalence of hearing impairment in children and adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) or sickle cell traits compared with healthy individuals.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Far Lower in Patients With SCD Compared With General Population
February 4th 2024A state-wide analysis draws attention to the fact individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) completed a vaccination against COVID-19 at nearly half the rate of individuals without SCD.
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Hospitalization, ER, and Medication Discontinuation Rates Still High in PNH
February 2nd 2024A retrospective analysis surveys the treatment landscape and patterns of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), illuminating high hospitalization rates and emergency department use despite the availability of multiple treatment options.
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Myeloid Panel Analysis Imperative for Risk Assessment in Patients With CCUS
January 29th 2024A myeloid panel mutation analysis should be prioritized for patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) as it can better assess patient risks for progression to a myeloid malignancy, a recent study argues.
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Breaking Barriers in Bleeding Disorders: Experts Call for More Data on Women
January 8th 2024“These autosomal diseases, from an inheritance standpoint, affect men and women equally, but because of their impact on the gynecological system and menses, women are often affected much more than men," hematologist Donna DiMichele, MD, explains.
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White Matter Damage Leads to Depression, Cognitive Impairment in Patients With TTP
December 21st 2023Patients with immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) were found to have white matter damage in the frontal lobe and cingulate cortex that could affect short-term memory and depressive scores.
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Model Accurately Predicts SCD Pain Scores Using Apple Watch Data
November 14th 2023Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who wore an Apple Watch and reported daily pain scores could have their pain scores accurately predicted during hospital admission for vaso-occlusive crises and after discharge.
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