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sickle cell disease
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- 1Only 3% of US sickle cell patients get red blood cell exchange●Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find https://www.theguardian
New research reported by the Guardian finds that just 3% of sickle cell disease patients in the United States receive red blood cell exchange, a transfusion treatment that can reduce complications of the condition. The finding points to a large gap between available therapy and actual care for a disease that predominantly affects Black Americans, prompting discussion about barriers to access and treatment guidelines.
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MUSC Health has opened a new clinic in Kingstree, South Carolina, dedicated to treating sickle cell disease. The facility brings specialised sickle cell care closer to patients in the rural Pee Dee region, who previously faced long travel times for treatment. The opening is being reported by local media as an important expansion of healthcare access in the area.