Role of hydroxycarbamide in prevention of complications in patients with sickle cell disease

NM Wiles, J HowardDepartment of Haematology, St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster, Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH, UKAbstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetically inherited condition caused by a point mutation in the beta globin gene. This results in the production of the abnormal hem...

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Main Authors: NM Wiles, J Howard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-09-01
Series:Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/role-of-hydroxycarbamide-in-prevention-of-complications-in-patients-wi-a3561