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What was William warrick cardozo famous for?
He was a black pediatrician who pioneered the research of sickle cell anemia
How can sickle-cell disease be treated?
Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for sickle cell disease
How do doctors diagnose sickle cell disease?
bone marrow transplant is the only known cure of sickle cell disease.
Can a disease cure a disease For example Can Cancer be cured by Sickle Cell Anemia?
well no cancer can not be cured by sickle celled anemia because sickle cell is the abnormalty of the shape of the cell.
How do treat sickle-cell anemia?
There is no widely availble cure.
What was Ernest E Just invention?
Ernest Everett Just found out that cells could cure diseases such as: Sickle cell disease.
How does sickle cell anaemia cured?
Sorry there is no cure only treatment.
What can society do for sickle cell disorder?
St. Judes is currently doing research to help the cure of the sickle disorder.
What did everett just invent?
He didn't really invent anything. He studied cells and found out that healthy cells could cure diseases such as sickle cell anemia and cancers.
What did Ernest Everett just invent?
He didn't really invent anything. He studied cells and found out that healthy cells could cure diseases such as sickle cell anemia and cancers.
What is sickled cells?
a person who receiver traits from anothr karyotype
Top 10 questions asked about sickle cell?
What is sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that become hard and pointed instead of soft and round. Sickle cells cause anemia, pain and many other problems.Top2) What is sickle cell trait?If you have sickle cell trait, you have inherited the gene for sickle cell disease. Sickle cell trait does not turn into sickle cell disease. If someone has sickle cell trait and his partner has sickle cell trait they may produce a child with sickle cell disease. There are about 2.5 million people in America with sickle cell trait.Top3) If sickle cell trait is not an illness, why are people tested?Babies are tested to see if they have sickle cell disease. Teens and adults are tested mainly to see if they can have a baby with the disease.Top4) What medical problems are caused by sickle cell disease?Lung tissue damage, pain episodes and stroke. The blockage of blood flow caused by sickled cells also causes damage to most organs including the spleen, kidneys and liver.Top5) How many people have sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. In the United States it is estimated that over 70,000 people have sickle cell disease. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year in America.Top6) How long does a person with sickle cell disease live?The average life expectancy in America has improved. It is now in the mid 40 years of age range.Top7) Are people of African descent the only group affected?No. It is also present in Portuguese, Spanish, French Corsicans, Sardinians, Sicilians, mainland Italians, Greeks, Turks and Cypriots. Sickle cell disease also appears in Middle Eastern countries and Asia.Top8) Is there a cure?There is no universal cure for sickle cell disease. Research in gene therapy, the ultimate universal cure, is currently underway.Top9) What are some promising treatment developments?The use of hydroxyurea has shown promising results on some adult sickle cell patients. It reduces the frequency of severe pain, acute chest syndrome and the need for blood transfusions.Top10) Can people with sickle cell disease live a productive life?Yes. But like all patients with chronic disease, sickle cell patients are best managed in a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program of care and a strong extended support system.
