Advancing Health Equity among Rural Farmers
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Sickle cell anemia is a disorder that involves the red blood cells (RBC) In the blood. The red blood cells (RBC) are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. For the RBC to pass through small blood vessels, they need to be able to flexible. RBCs have a biconcave shape that allows them to squeeze through small blood vessels and return to their normal size.
In SCA, the RBCs lose flexibility resulting in a more rigid cell. As they pass through the smaller vessels, they become stuck resulting in decreased blood flow to the organ involved and subsequent painful crises.
Various triggers can precipitate a painful crisis, including but not limited to,
Patients with sickle cell crises are often managed symptomatically. They are typically given
Overview Introduction Day 1 event Day 2 event Advancing Health Equity among Rural Farmers Overview This event was organised to create awareness of the harmful effect of mycotoxin-contaminated
Philip Imade was many things in one, he was a fighter, a relentless go-getter and a cheerful man. Four qualities of Philip that stood out for me were:
What is Sickle Cell Anemia? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What are the available treatments? What are the complications? How can I prevent it? How can I
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Lilian
Thanks for this enlightening post.
God bless and protect every warrior out there!