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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell DiseaseThe Dr. Spock Company and the Discovery Health Channel reveal the human face of a little understood genetic disorder in the television special Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease (check your local TV listings for dates and times). Learn more about sickle cell disease in the following articles written by experts in the field.
 Sickle Cell Disease Topics
*  Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease Puts a Human Face on a Little Understood Genetic Disorder
* Sickle Cell Disease: The Basics
* Myths & Truths about Sickle Cell Disease
* The Subtle Differences of Sickle Cell Syndromes
* General Medical Care for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
* Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: Instructions for Teachers
* The Importance of Fluids for Children with Sickle Cell Disease
* Diet and Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease
* Sports Participation and Sickle Cell
* Air Travel with Sickle Cell Disease
* Sickle Cell Pain: Avoiding Dehydration, Exhaustion and Temperature Extremes
* Infections In Sickle Cell Disease: Overview
* Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease
* Types of Infections in Sickle Cell Disease
* Preventing Infection in Sickle Cell Disease
* The Immune System in Sickle Cell Disease
* Parvovirus B19 Infections in Sickle Cell Disease
* The Purpose of Blood Tests in Sickle Cell Disease
* Avascular Necrosis: A Complication of Sickle Cell
* The Role of the Spleen in Sickle Cell Disease
* Sickle Cell Disease and Elective Splenectomy
* Hydroxyurea Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
* Treating Sickle Cell Disease with Bone Marrow Transplantation
 Questions From Other Parents
? The Lifespan for a Person with Sickle Cell Disease
? Lack of Emphasis on Sickle Cell Disease
? How Sickle Cell Disease Is Inherited
? Treating Children with Sickle Cell Disease
? Child with Sickle Cell Anemia Suffering from Frequent Colds
? Vaccinations after a Splenectomy
? Sickle Beta Thalessemia
? Ensuring that a Child Won't Have Sickle Cell
 CONSUMER ALERTS
*CPSC Warns: Summer Fun Brings More Emergency Room Visits
*CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children's Toys
*CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
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