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An Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds Within the CASiRe International Cohort of Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Implications for Disease Phenotype and Clinical Research.
Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities - 1 Feb 2021
Campbell Andrew D, Colombatti Raffaella, Andemariam Biree, Strunk Crawford, Tartaglione Immacolata, Piccone Connie M, Manwani Deepa, Asare Eugenia Vicky, Boruchov Donna, Farooq Fatimah, Urbonya Rebekah, Boatemaa Gifty Dankwah, Perrotta Silverio, Sainati Laura, Rivers Angela, Rao Sudha, Zempsky William, Sey Fredericka, Segbefia Catherine, Inusa Baba, Antwi-Boasiako Charles
Abstract excerpt
Millions are affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) worldwide with the greatest burden in sub-Saharan Africa. While its origin lies historically within the malaria belt, ongoing changes in migration patterns have shifted the burden of disease resulting in a global public health concern. We created the Consortium for the Advancement of Sickle Cell Research (CASiRe) to understand the different phenotypes of SCD...
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