Researchers from the University of Chicago investigated negative descriptors written in patient notes during the care of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The findings were presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, California. The study sought to elucidate the impact of clinician bias in the clinical care of patients with SCD. “Almost all patients with SCD in the US are Black, and many require intravenous opioid medication to manage acute pain episodes,” the authors wrote. “It is not fully understood to what degree each of these three intersecting factors—race, ...
Disparities in Sickle Cell Disease
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research has found that adult males with sickle cell disease (SCD) may have abnormal semen parameters
many do not receive the preventive care or treatment that could help keep them healthier for longer
Sickle cell disease can cause vision problems, especially sickle cell retinopathy
A 12-year-old boy made medical history as the recipient of the first successful gene therapy for sickle cell disease
Children and young adults with kidney failure due to sickle cell disease wait nearly two times longer for a kidney transplant
Despite advancements in sickle cell treatment, the technology remains uncertain due to its high cost.
Researchers believe recent data from the SickleGenAfrica Network project is the first to show such findings.
Investigators examined pregnancy complications like cesarean delivery and preeclampsia in patients with SCD versus SCD trait.
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