Background: The clinical severity of sickle cell anemia (SCA) varies from one individual to
another. Several factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental and social factors …

Background: There are documented established markers (indices) of disease severity in
patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and they determine the course of the disease. This …

Introduction: sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary red blood cell disorder of public health
importance globally with Nigeria the epicenter zone in Africa. There is a paucity of …

BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a chronic multi-systemic condition
characterized by haemoglobin polymerization leading to erythrocytes rigidity, frequent …

Purpose To determine the neurological complications associated with sickle cell anaemia
(SCA) in Nigerians and evaluate the relative frequencies. Methodology Six-hundred-thirteen …

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disease characterized by a complex and varied
physiopathology and exhibits wide clinical diversity. SCA's variability poses significant …

Background: Advancement in medical management and diagnosis has seen a rise in the
population of Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) patient reaching adulthood, albeit increased …

Aims: To determine the pattern and associated risk factors for musculoskeletal complications
among sickle cell anaemia patients in South-east Nigeria. Methodology: A retrospective …

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is
characterised with chronic anaemia and painful crisis. SCD is associated with …

Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder of the beta-globin gene, with resultant
deformation of the red blood cells and variable clinical outcomes. Nigeria is recognised as …