Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children and Adolescents - Selected U.S. States, 2019

CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE: Despite increases since 2014, TCD screening and hydroxyurea use remain low among children and adolescents with SCA. Health care providers should implement quality care strategies within their clinics and partner with patients, families, and community-based organizations to address barriers to delivering and receiving recommended care.PMID:36173745 | DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm7139e1

Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - September 29, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Laura A Schieve Gretchen M Simmons Amanda B Payne Karon Abe Lewis L Hsu Mary Hulihan Shammara Pope Sarah Rhie Brandi Dupervil W Craig Hooper Source Type: research