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Recent treatment guidelines for managing adult patients with sickle cell disease: challenges in access to care, social issues, and adherence.
Expert review of hematology - 1 Jun 2016
Adams-Graves Patricia, Bronte-Jordan Lanetta
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INTRODUCTION: Advances in research, medical care, and public health practice have led to individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) living into adulthood. However, premature mortality persists in youth and young adults with SCD, and adults with SCD are subjected to increased disease burden, organ damage, pain, and disruptions in family and work life. AREAS COVERED: These issues have led to inappropriate...
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