title: Management of sickle cell disease: a review.
abstract: The treatment of sickle cell disease is still mainly symptomatic. However, there have been major advances in understanding the pathophysiology of sickling syndromes. This in turn has led to a proper approach in the management of the sickle cell patient. This review summarises current treatment regimens in sickle cell disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Aluoch
mesh_terms: D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000592:standards; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000592:standards; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000592:standards; D012964:Sodium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium