Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterised by anaemia and “sickling” of
red blood cells, leading to chronic haemolytic anaemia, vascular injury, and organ …

Sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common genetic disease screened for in the newborn
period, occurs in∼ 1 in 2400 newborns in the general population and 1 in 400 individuals of …

Purpose Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) may experience sickle cell-related pain
crises, also referred to as vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), which are a substantial cause of …

Most children with sickle cell disease (SCD) today survive into adulthood. Among emerging
adults, there is a marked increase in acute care utilization and a rise in mortality, which can …

The transition from pediatric to adult health care is often challenging for adolescents and
young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). Our study aimed to identify (1) measures of …

Awareness and practice of appropriate treatment for childhood sickle cell disease (SCD) has
improved, and survival rates have increased significantly. Today, most patients will …

The importance of protecting brain function for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) cannot
be overstated. SCD is associated with multiple cerebrovascular complications that threaten …

Background. Patients with SCD now usually live well into adulthood. Whereas transitions
into adulthood are now often studied, little is published about aging beyond the transition …

Advances achieved over the last three decades have transformed sickle cell disease (SCD)
from a fatal childhood disease to a long‐term chronic condition. Consequently, patients must …

Background Young people's experiences of healthcare as they move into adult services can
have a major impact on their health, and the transition period for young people with sickle …