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Reduction in Overt and Silent Stroke Recurrence Rate Following Cerebral Revascularization Surgery in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Cerebral Vasculopathy
ConclusionsThe rate of overt and silent infarct recurrence was significantly lower following indirect cerebral revascularization. A prospective study of cerebral revascularization in children with SCD is needed.
Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - April 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Erin M. Hall, Jeffrey Leonard, Jodi L. Smith, Kristin P. Guilliams, Michael Binkley, Robert J. Fallon, Monica L. Hulbert Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Primary stroke prevention in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease (SPIN): Challenges of conducting a feasibility trial
ConclusionA hydroxyurea trial (NCT01801423) for children with SCD is feasible in sub‐Saharan Africa; however, extensive training and resources are needed to build a global patient oriented multi‐disciplinary research team with a common purpose. Pediatr Blood Cancer. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - November 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Najibah A. Galadanci, Shehu U. Abdullahi, Musa A. Tabari, Shehi Abubakar, Raymond Belonwu, Auwal Salihu, Kathleen Neville, Fenella Kirkham, Baba Inusa, Yu Shyr, Sharon Phillips, Adetola A. Kassim, Lori C. Jordan, Muktar H. Aliyu, Brittany V. Covert, Micha Tags: Research Article Source Type: research