News

Acute chest syndrome associated with sickle cell is driven by the abnormal activation of the complement cascade, per a study.
Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped cells to block blood flow to the lungs, leading to acute chest syndrome. Common treatment methods involve oxygen supplementation and pain management. Sickle ...
New research uncovers an immune pathway driving acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease; blocking it with approved drugs ...
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a potential complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It involves the sudden onset of respiratory symptoms, which may lead to lung injury.
Sickle cell anemia can cause a wide array of serious health complications. Be sure you know what signs to look for. Sickle cell anemia can cause a broad array of complications, some which are medical ...
99.5% reduction in annualized rate of vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) and acute chest syndrome (ACS) in Group C patients with a history of VOCs and ACS (n=14) who had at least six months follow-up At ...
NEW YORK, June 23 (Praxis Press) Acute chest syndrome is the leading cause of death among patients with sickle cell disease, but its cause is largely unknown. To determine the cause of acute chest ...
Wamkpah N, Shrestha A, Salzman G, et al. Renin-angiotensin blockade reduces readmission for acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. Cureus . Published online March 28, 2022. doi:10.7759 ...
Source Reference: Assad Z, et al "Incidence of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease following implementation of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in France" JAMA ...
Using lung ultrasonography to identify acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease resulted in favorable diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity, according to results ...