LOS ANGELES — Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventive care that could help them stay healthier longer, according to a ...

December 12, 2011 — Children with sickle cell anemia who receive the trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine are no more likely to be hospitalized for sickle cell crisis than children with sickle cell ...

Anemia, a condition marked by low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide. Among them, school-age children in low- and middle-income countries are particularly ...

Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance strong evidence of hydroxyurea's effectiveness and could ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many children with sickle cell anemia do not receive guideline-concordant preventive care to reduce their risks ...

Clinical research led by Indiana University School of Medicine investigators and their collaborators in Uganda has revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle ...

Intestinal worms, also known as helminths, are a major public health issue worldwide, especially in regions where sanitation and hygiene are poor.

Anemia is a common nutritional deficiency, especially in women and children, caused by low hemoglobin due to iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency. Vegetarians can prevent it by consuming iron-rich ...

Anemia in babies may manifest as pale skin, irritability, and a fast heart rate. Sometimes, mild to moderate anemia may not produce symptoms, but severe anemia can have very serious consequences. A ...