Publications by authors named "L Noisette"
Article Synopsis
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) has different types, with HbSS being the most common and HbSC being the second most common.
- A study showed that people with HbSC disease, which was thought to be milder, actually experience more severe health problems compared to those with sickle cell anemia (SCA).
- The findings suggest that HbSC disease needs more research and better treatments because it can cause serious complications.
Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy that predominantly affects African Americans in the United States. The disease is associated with complications leading to high healthcare utilization rates, including emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. Optimal SCD care requires a multidisciplinary approach involving SCD specialists to ensure preventive care, minimize complications and prevent unnecessary ED visits and hospitalizations.
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