Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
Biomedical Perspectives
- 366 pages
- English
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Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
Biomedical Perspectives
About this book
This important collection provides an epidemiological perspective on the continuing scope of sickle cell disease (SCD) in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside the clinical attempts to provide comprehensive care in a resource-limited setting.
The book moves from a clinical profile of SCD to screening for the disease and ongoing patient care. There are chapters on pain management, organ failure, infections and transfusions, as well as nutrition and neurocognitive complications. The book concludes with chapters on anti-sickness medication, cell transplantation and nursing care.
The first in a two-volume set offering a multi-disciplinary perspective on SCD, this is a comprehensive resource that applies clinical knowledge to the practical challenges faced in sub-Saharan Africa. It will be important reading for medical students taking courses in haematology as well as those studying Public Health in sub-Saharan Africa. Practitioners in the region will also find it invaluable in developing their understanding of this pervasive disease.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Endorsements Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- 1 The Clinical Epidemiology of Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 2 Laboratory Profile of Sickle Cell Disease
- 3 Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis for Prevention of Sickle Cell Disorder: Current Trends and Barriers
- 4 The State of Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Low- and Middle-income Countries
- 5 Routine Comprehensive Care for Children with SCD
- 6 Paediatric to Adult Transition Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disorder
- 7 Neurocognitive Complications of Sickle Cell Disease in Africa
- 8 Overview of Organ Dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease
- 9 Management of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
- 10 Management of Infections and Fever in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
- 11 Transfusion in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Complications Including Iron Overload
- 12 Pregnancy in Women with Sickle Cell Disorder
- 13 Sickle Cell Disease and Nutrition
- 14 Hydroxyurea in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Africa
- 15 Niprisan and Other Homegrown Anti-Sickling Medications: Successes and Challenges
- 16 Investigational Therapies and Advances in Science for SCD: A Glimmer of Hope
- 17 Haematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease: A Global Perspective
- 18 Nursing Care in Sickle Cell Disease: Lessons from East Africa
- 19 Access to Blood Products for Sickle Cell Disease Warriors in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
- Index