Review Salmonella and Staph aureus as key pathogens in sickle cell osteomyelitis. #Osteomyelitis #SickleCellDisease #USMLE #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalEducation #Microbiology

https://mymedschool.org/portfolio/u01-20-016-osteomyelitis-in-sickle-cell-disease/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

NHS alert over often symptomless 'trait' that may be serious if inherited by children

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/nhs-alert-over-often-symptomless-35996293

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects over 300,000 births globally every year, with a large burden in low- and middle-income countries like India. It disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, especially tribal populations who face socioeconomic challenges. Awareness and early diagnosis are crucial to reduce complications and improve quality of life.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆:
World Sickle Cell Day was established by the United Nations in 2008 to spotlight sickle cell disease as a major genetic health concern. The day promotes public education, encourages screening, and supports affected individuals and families worldwide.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲:
- Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder causing abnormal red blood cells that affect oxygen delivery.
- Early diagnosis through newborn screening and blood tests is vital.
- Communities need empowerment to advocate for better healthcare access and support.
- Knowing your sickle cell trait status helps in family planning and prevention strategies.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽:
- Get tested or encourage others to get screened, especially before pregnancy.
- Support local and global awareness campaigns.
- Share accurate information about SCD symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- Advocate for better healthcare policies and resources for affected communities.

Let’s unite on 19 June 2025 to empower communities and create lasting change for people living with sickle cell disease.

#WorldSickleCellDay #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellDisease #GlobalActionLocalImpact #EmpowerCommunities #GetTested #HealthEquity #GeneticDisorders #EarlyDiagnosis #SupportSickleCellPatients #HealthForAll #BloodDisorders #KnowYourStatus #SCABPharmacy

‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/31/groundbreaking-potential-cure-for-sickle-cell-in-england-approved-for-nhs-use

#142holdheap #SickleCellDisease #GeneTherapy #Medicine

Sickle cell retinopathy

In sickle cell disease, widefield fluorescein angiography (FA) is superior for evaluating peripheral ischemia. This imaging modality captures extensive retinal areas, enabling the detection of non-perfusion zones, neovascularization, and other ischemic changes often missed in standard FA. Widefield FA is critical for guiding management strategies, including laser photocoagulation. #SickleCellDisease #WidefieldFA #PeripheralIschemia…

https://retinography.org/sickle-cell-retinopathy-4/

"It was at Barnes that she’d learned people with sickle cell could have children after all. As she started coming here, she’d seen other patients with kids in tow. She hadn’t thought that was possible."

For STAT, Eric Boodman follows a #SickleCellDisease patient as she juggles pain, doubt, and the challenges of a complex disease: https://www.statnews.com/2024/11/11/coercive-care-series-sickle-cell-pregnancy-risks-unwanted-sterilizations

#Longreads #Health #Medicine #Sterilization