Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an umbrella term for a group of life‐long debilitating autosomal
recessive disorders that are caused by a single‐point mutation (Glu→ Val) that results in …

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 …

Context Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe hematological disorder. The most common
acute complication of SCD is vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), but SCD is a systemic disease …

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder causing acute
complications and chronic progressive end organ damage. SCD is associated with …

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 …

Introduction Individuals living with sickle cell disease experience high levels of morbidity that
result in frequent utilization of the emergency department. The objective of this study was to …

Guidelines recommend transfer to adult health care within 6 months of completing pediatric
care; however, this has not been studied in sickle cell disease (SCD). We hypothesized that …

Preparing all youth for the transition to adult-oriented care, adulthood itself, and a greater
responsibility for their own health and health-care is an essential part of pediatric care. This …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) requires coordinated, specialized medical care for optimal
outcomes. There are no United States (US) guidelines that define a pediatric comprehensive …

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by severe acute pain episodes as
well as risk for chronic pain. Digital delivery of SCD pain self-management support may …