Sustainability of newborn screening for sickle cell disease in resource-poor countries: A systematic review
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a worldwide genetic blood disorder. Roughly 400,000 babies
are born with SCD each year worldwide. More than 75% of these births occur in sub …
are born with SCD each year worldwide. More than 75% of these births occur in sub …
Feasibility and acceptability of early infant screening for sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria—A pilot study
In Nigeria, about 150000 babies are born annually with sickle cell disease (SCD), and this
figure has been estimated to increase by 100% by the year 2050 without effective and …
figure has been estimated to increase by 100% by the year 2050 without effective and …
Sickle cell disease: caregiver's awareness and phenotype distribution among children presenting to children emergency of a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria
Background: Sickle cell disease accounts for significant morbidity and mortality in sub-
Saharan Africa and the burden is expected to increase further by 2050. Nigeria is known to …
Saharan Africa and the burden is expected to increase further by 2050. Nigeria is known to …