David Hutton, PhD, a professor of global health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, was recently quoted in The Washington Post about his work modeling the costs and benefits of Beyfortus, a newly ap
Children with sickle cell anemia often experience severe vaso-occlusive pain crises and acute chest syndrome. However, the risk of these complications can be reduced through the medication hydroxyurea.
Children with sickle cell anemia are at a high risk of stroke. As such, annual transcranial Doppler (TCD) screening is strongly recommended to identify children that should begin stroke prevention efforts.