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Kidney Disease among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SS and SC.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 5 Feb 2016
Drawz Paul, Ayyappan Sabarish, Nouraie Mehdi, Saraf Santosh, Gordeuk Victor, Hostetter Thomas, Gladwin Mark T, Little Jane
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited anemia that afflicts millions worldwide. Kidney disease is a major contributor to its morbidity and mortality. We examined contemporary and historical SCD populations to understand how renal disease behaved in hemoglobin SS (HbSS) compared with HbSC. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: Kidney function was examined in the multicentered...
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