Preliminary evidence that hydroxyurea is associated with attenuated peripheral sensitization in adults with sickle cell disease
Abstract. Introduction:. Hydroxyurea (HU) is a drug that targets the underlying pathophysiology of sickle cell disease (SCD); however, it continues to be an underutilized treatment for adults. Previous research suggests that HU treatment can result in fewer hospital contacts for acute vaso-occlusive...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2019-04-01
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Series: | PAIN Reports |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/painrpts/fulltext/10.1097/PR9.0000000000000724 |