Pediatrics

Sickle Cell Disease Care: Examining Hydroxyurea and Chronic Transfusions


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Guest: Parul Rai

Hydroxyurea and chronic transfusions remain cornerstone therapies in managing sickle cell disease, with proven benefits in reducing stroke risk and improving anemia. However, considerations remain, including their impact on cardiac health. Learn about these long-standing therapies and best practices for using them to manage sickle cell disease with Dr. Parul Rai. Dr. Rai is a physician in the Department of Hematology at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

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