Gallbladder problems are a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease. These issues often ... Biliary dyskinesia: Dysfunction of the bile ducts or gallbladder, leading to improper ...
To determine whether the endothelium is activated in this disease, we studied the number, origin, and surface phenotype of circulating endothelial cells in patients with sickle cell anemia.
This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series on “The Future of Sickle Cell Disease Research and ... to other blood cells and to vascular endothelial cells. These cellular ...
Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Hydroxyurea (HU), a sickle cell disease (SCD ... simultaneously address hyperglycemia and renal ...
No change on markers of inflammation induced by plasma from sickle cell patient were observed in presence of LXR agonist. Conclusion: These results identify LXR as a key regulator of lipid metabolism ...
What is erectile dysfunction ... such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, or multiple myeloma, or a man who has an abnormally-shaped penis, may not benefit from these medications. Also, men with liver ...
Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...
As treatment and care continues to evolve, we must ensure that people living with this disease are able to advocate for ...