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Risk factors for mortality in adult patients with sickle cell disease: a meta-analysis of studies in North America and Europe.
Haematologica - 1 Apr 2017
Maitra Poulami, Caughey Melissa, Robinson Laura, Desai Payal C, Jones Susan, Nouraie Mehdi, Gladwin Mark T, Hinderliter Alan, Cai Jianwen, Ataga Kenneth I
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Although recent studies show an improved survival of children with sickle cell disease in the US and Europe, for adult patients mortality remains high. This study was conducted to evaluate the factors associated with mortality in adult patients following the approval of hydroxyurea. We first evaluated the association between selected variables and mortality at an academic center (University of North Carolina)....
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