Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Patients with Hemoglobin Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.

Hemoglobin diseases like sickle cell disease (SCD) and β-thalassemia (BT) present fertility challenges for affected patients. SCD and BT result from abnormal hemoglobin production or structure and pose numerous health concerns. Despite medical advancements improving the quality of life or even providing cures, SCD and BT pose unique fertility concerns for women.

Antioxidant and antibacterial insights into the leaves, leaf tea and medicinal roots from Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.

Used as traditional Chinese medicine, Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. (A.

Maxillary pseudotumor as initial manifestation of von Willebrand disease, type 2: report of a rare case and literature review.

Objectives: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder associated with inherited defects of von Willebrand factor (VWF). Type 2 N VWD is characterized by impaired FVIII-binding capacity (VWF:FVIIIB). Pseudotumor (PT) represents a serious complication of hemophilia.

Asthma morbidity and treatment in children with sickle cell disease.

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and a comorbid condition of asthma have increased numbers of vaso-occlusive pain and acute chest syndrome episodes, and all-cause mortality. When assessed systematically, asthma prevalence is probably similar among children with SCD when compared with the general African-American population. With increasing recognition of the importance of asthma in the management of SCD, hematologists must become familiar with asthma and develop a multidisciplinary approach, including early recognition, appropriate management and referral to asthma specialists.