Characterization of a cohort of Angolan children with sickle cell anemia treated with hydroxyurea

CONCLUSIONS: the present study provided a valuable contribution to the understanding of the clinical and laboratory profiles of Angolan children with SCA. These findings support the evidence that the implementation of prophylactic measures and treatment with HU is associated with increased survival in children with SCA.PMID:38215581 | DOI:10.1016/j.bcmd.2023.102822

Source: Blood Cells, Molecules and Diseases - January 12, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Br ígida Santos Catarina Ginete Elis ângela Gonçalves Mariana Delgadinho Armandina Miranda Paula Faustino Ana Paula Arez Miguel Brito Source Type: research