La anemia de células falciformes es un trastorno sanguíneo en el que los glóbulos rojos que transportan oxígeno están curvados como una hoz en lugar de redondos y suaves como un disco. Las células deformadas son pegajosas, lo que dificulta que la sangre fluya normalmente y, en consecuencia, hay una falta de oxígeno en el cuerpo, lo que provoca posibles daños y dolor. La anemia de células falciformes se transmite de padres a hijos y es más común en personas de regiones africanas y de habla hispana.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Sickle Cell Disease Program
The SCD Program delivers leading sickle cell care, including transfusions, pain management, and, for eligible adults with sickle cell disease, access to cutting-edge gene therapie…
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Sickle Cell Disease Adult Clinic
The largest SCD center in New England, where adult hematologists care for people living with sickle cell disease with pain relief, blood transfusions, and newer treatments like ge…
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Sickle Cell Disease Pediatric Clinic
Expert children’s sickle cell care, including early diagnosis, transfusions, pain management, and advanced therapies, from pediatric hematologists that support each child’s health…
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Sickle Cell Disease Transitional Care Clinic
BMC’s Transitional Care Clinic team, which includes both pediatric and adult sickle cell specialists, works closely with patients and their families during this time to help our y…
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services across all stages of life, including pregnancy, fertility, menstrual and pelvic conditions, bladder…
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Obstetrics
A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and pregnancy-related services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and guidance through e…
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
A program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology where a perinatologist provides maternal fetal medicine care for high-risk pregnancies, offering specialized monitorin…