Oxidative stress in sickle cell anemia can be a prognostic marker for disease severity: A case − control study in the western region population of Maharashtra

CONTEXT: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) or sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder characterized primarily by chronic anemia and periodic episodes of pain. There are reports that increase in oxidative stress may play a significant role in the pathophysiology of SCA. AIM: The present study...

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Main Authors: Neha N Satam, Vinayak W Patil, Thankamani Marar, Deepa Garg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.bldeujournalhs.in/article.asp?issn=2468-838X;year=2022;volume=7;issue=1;spage=99;epage=103;aulast=Satam