A Children's Hospital LA study reveals many children with sickle cell anemia don't receive recommended preventative care, including antibiotics and annual brain ultrasounds.

A Children's Hospital Los Angeles study finds many children with sickle cell anemia lack essential preventative care. Children with the disease are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but the study found that many do not receive the recommended preventative antibiotics or annual brain ultrasounds to assess stroke risk. Researchers examined how many children met two nationally endorsed quality standards and discovered that the situation was not as hoped.

March 06, 2024
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