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Sickle Cell Disease: New Opportunities and Challenges in Africa
Joint Authors
Ofori-Acquah, Solomon F.
Makani, J.
Wonkam, A.
Ohene-Frempong, K.
Nnodu, Obiageli E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic causes of illness and death in the world.
This is a review of SCD in Africa, which bears the highest burden of disease.
The first section provides an introduction to the molecular basis of SCD and the pathophysiological mechanism of selected clinical events.
The second section discusses the epidemiology of the disease (prevalence, morbidity, and mortality), at global level and within Africa.
The third section discusses the laboratory diagnosis and management of SCD, emphasizing strategies that been have proven to be effective in areas with limited resources.
Throughout the review, specific activities that require evidence to guide healthcare in Africa, as well as strategic areas for further research, will be highlighted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Makani, J.& Ofori-Acquah, Solomon F.& Nnodu, Obiageli E.& Wonkam, A.& Ohene-Frempong, K.. 2013. Sickle Cell Disease: New Opportunities and Challenges in Africa. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032639
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Makani, J.…[et al.]. Sickle Cell Disease: New Opportunities and Challenges in Africa. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032639
American Medical Association (AMA)
Makani, J.& Ofori-Acquah, Solomon F.& Nnodu, Obiageli E.& Wonkam, A.& Ohene-Frempong, K.. Sickle Cell Disease: New Opportunities and Challenges in Africa. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032639
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032639