Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: Biomedical Perspectives

By: Baba Inusa and Kanayo Nwankwo and Nkechikwu Azinge-Egbiri and Bukola Bolarinwa

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Synopsis: This important collection provides an epidemiological perspective on the continuing scope of sickle cell disease (SCD) in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside the clinical attempts to provide comprehensive care in a resource-limited setting.The book moves from a clinical profile of SCD to screening for the disease and ongoing patient care. There are chapters on pain management, organ failure, infections and transfusions, as well as nutrition and neurocognitive complications. The book concludes with chapters on anti-sickness medication, cell transplantation and nursing care.The first in a two-volume set offering a multi-disciplinary perspective on SCD, this is a comprehensive resource that applies clinical knowledge to the practical challenges faced in sub-Saharan Africa. It will be important reading for medical students taking courses in haematology as well as those studying Public Health in sub-Saharan Africa. Practitioners in the region will also find it invaluable in developing their understanding of this pervasive disease.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781040011263
Related ISBNs:: 9781040011256, 9781032183671, 9781003463931
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 04/30/24
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Baba Inusa, Kanayo Nwankwo, Nkechiwu Azinge-Egbiri and Bukola Bolarinwa
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Baba Inusa
Edited by:: Kanayo Nwankwo
Edited by:: Nkechikwu Azinge-Egbiri
Edited by:: Bukola Bolarinwa