The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sedimentation rate, sed rate, and ESR for short) is a
common hematology test that may indicate and monitor an increase in inflammatory activity …

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein predominantly produced in the liver and
regulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines. CRP belongs to the pentraxin family and is …

Sickle cell disease, the most common genetic blood disorder in the world, has high clinical
variability, negatively impacts quality of life and contributes to early mortality. Sickled …

In sickle cell disease (SCD),'disease severity'associates with increased RBC adhesion to
quiescent endothelium, but the impact on activated endothelium is not known. Increased …

Background In this study, we evaluate the association of different clinical profiles, laboratory
and genetic biomarkers in patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and hemoglobin SC …

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is the most common genetic disorder around the world. The
mutation in the β-globin gene is responsible for a higher hemolysis rate, with further …

(1) Background: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is widely diffused in hematology
laboratories to monitor inflammatory statuses, response to therapies (such as antibiotics) …

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin synthesis
characterized by deformed erythrocytes. Hemoglobin S present in sickle-shaped …

Objective To assess the clinical and laboratory predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
in patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and its relationship to morbidity and mortality …

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder characterized by
clinical heterogeneity that may be influenced by environmental factors, ethnicity, race, social …