Sickle cell disease (SCD) substantially alters renal structure and function, and causes
various renal syndromes and diseases. Such diverse renal outcomes reflect the uniquely …

Sickle cell syndromes, including sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait, are
associated with multiple kidney abnormalities. Young patients with SCD have elevated …

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 …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited autosomal recessive disorders, including
sickle cell anemia, sickle beta-thalassemia, and other hemoglobinopathies, which are …

Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive, multisystem disorder, characterised by
chronic haemolytic anaemia, painful episodes of vaso-occlusion, progressive organ failure …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) produces many structural and functional abnormalities in the
kidney, including glomerular abnormalities. Albuminuria is the most common manifestation …

Hydroxyurea has proven clinical benefits and is recommended to be offered to all children
with sickle cell anemia (SCA), but the optimal dosing regimen remains controversial …

The article discusses findings of a study on guidelines for the use of hydroxycarbamide in
children and adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). It states that hydroxycarbamide is an …

Case 2: A 5-year-old girl with HbSS is being seen for a routine follow-up visit. She has never
had acute chest syndrome or other sickle cell–related complications. She currently has …

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