This communication describes a very simple, rapid and inexpensive point-of-care diagnostic
test for sickle cell disease (SCD) that can conclusively differentiate between blood samples …

Background The high childhood mortality and life-long complications associated with sickle
cell anemia (SCA) in developing countries could be significantly reduced with effective …

People afflicted with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience severe deterioration in quality of
life. The disease is characterized by debilitating pain, anemia, and increased susceptibility …

Sickle cell disease is a growing global health concern because infants born with the
disorder in developing countries are now surviving longer with little access to diagnostic and …

Sickle cell disease and the associated morbidity and mortality continue to increase in the
United States African American population. Existing literature did not address the meaning …

Sickle cell disease is a common and life-threatening blood disorder that affects millions of
people in the world. Abnormal sickle-shaped RBCs disrupt the flow of blood in small blood …

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multifaceted, chronic disease severely affecting the
quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, it is becoming a costly public health …

Dried and blended fruits of Phoenix dactylifera L. and leaves of Terminalia catappa L. were
soaked with methanol, the water soluble extracts were obtained by decoction while the …

Hemoglobin C (HbC) is one of the most prevalent hemoglobinopathies worldwide along with
sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS) and hemoglobin E. Hemoglobin C disease produces mild …

There is evidence that the symptoms associated with sickle cell disease can be relieved by
using plant extracts containing anthocyanin (AC) agents. It has been established that ACs …