Prevalence of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait in national neonatal screening studies
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Prevalence of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait in national neonatal screening studies
UNLABELLED Sickle cell anemia is the best known hereditary blood disorder; there are serious complications associated with the condition. Diagnosis and early intervention reduce morbidity and mortality. These benefits have resulted in the widespread use of newborn screening education programs. In Brazil, the National Neonatal Screening Program established by decree 822/01 included sickle cell d...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1516-8484
DOI: 10.5581/v33n1a15