Introduction
Sickle Cell Disease is prevalent in certain regions of the world and certain ethnic groups. With migrations and inter-racial marriages, this inherited disease is becoming widespread beyond these regions and groups. Hence, it is empirical to be familiar with the disease and its manifestations. The disease has various effects on patients, some of these are life-threatening. It also affects the quality of life; patients often have to set their priorities, prioritizing dealing with the disease ’ complications while neglecting other health needs. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 11, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nadia Kawar Source Type: research
Oral health considerations for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a term given for a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that is caused by an abnormal hemoglobin, called hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin. It is the most prevalent genetic blood disorder worldwide.1,2 The two key characteristics are chronic hemolytic anemia and intermittent vaso-occlusion causing acute, severe pain episodes. SCD is a chronic disease that has detrimental effects on the entire body and requires a multidisciplinary team for management. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 10, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sahar Alrayyes, Anne-Ashley Compton, Nadia Kawar Source Type: research
Selected epidemics & emerging pathogens – Vector borne illnesses
Global warming has brought on a considerable discussion regarding emerging infectious diseases that are transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes. Warmer temperatures are more likely to cause these vectors (and associated diseases) to creep northward so that infections once considered “tropical” will be seen nationwide. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 10, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jerrold B. Leikin Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
Oral health considerations for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a term given for a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that is caused by an abnormal hemoglobin, called hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin. It is the most prevalent genetic blood disorder worldwide.1,2 The two key characteristics are chronic hemolytic anemia and intermittent vaso-occlusion causing acute, severe pain episodes. SCD is a chronic disease that has detrimental effects on the entire body and requires a multidisciplinary team for management. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 10, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sahar Alrayyes, Anne-Ashley Compton, Nadia Kawar Source Type: research
Selected epidemics & emerging pathogens – Vector borne illnesses
Global warming has brought on a considerable discussion regarding emerging infectious diseases that are transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes. Warmer temperatures are more likely to cause these vectors (and associated diseases) to creep northward so that infections once considered “tropical” will be seen nationwide. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 10, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jerrold B. Leikin Tags: Foreward Source Type: research
Pediatric obesity: Current concepts
This discussion reflects on concepts of obesity in children and adolescents in the early 21st century. It includes reflections on its history, definition, epidemiology, diagnostic perspectives, psychosocial considerations, musculoskeletal complications, endocrine complications and principles of management. In addition to emphasis on diet and exercise, research and clinical applications in the second decade of the 21st century emphasize the increasing use of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery for adolescent and adult populations with critical problems of overweight and obesity. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 9, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Donald E. Greydanus, Marisha Agana, Manmohan K. Kamboj, Saad Shebrain, Neelkamal Soares, Ransome Eke, Dilip R. Patel Source Type: research
Systemic and oral health considerations in managing sickle cell disease patients
Sickle cell disease is a mutated form of red blood cells (containing hemoglobin S rather than hemoglobin A) that is inherited homozygously from both parents. Its hallmarks are pain syndromes (often caused by vaso-occlusion), hemolytic anemia, and organ failure (including infections). (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - January 5, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jerrold B. Leikin Tags: Foreward Source Type: research
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Pediatric obesity: Current concepts
The prevalence of pediatric obesity has been skyrocketing over recent decades; it has more than tripled since the 1970s with approximately 20% of school age children being obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Disease a Month)
Source: Disease a Month - December 29, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jerrold B. Leikin Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
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Source: Disease a Month - December 1, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
