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Genotype Differences and Hydroxyurea Utilization Among Adults With Moderate to Severe Sickle Cell Disease.
Pharmacotherapy - 1 Jan 2026
Cheng Siang-Hao, Novelli Enrico M, Kang Hyeun Ah, Newman Terri V, Suh Kangho
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BACKGROUNDS: Hydroxyurea (HU) remains underutilized in adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite proven benefits. Current HU guidelines primarily target sickle cell anemia (SCA), overlooking other genotypes. OBJECTIVES: This study examined HU utilization patterns across genotypes among adults considered to have moderate to severe SCD manifestations by the 2014 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)...
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