Cognitive and emotional functions in pediatric patients should not be overlooked when assessing potential for sickle cell disease self-management practices and healthcare utilization. A study, presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2020 Annual Meeting, specifically investigated the extent to which these functions contribute to rates of pain-related visits to the hospital or emergency department. Source: MDMag. To view the third party content, kindly click on the link below or read more. You will then leave this site and enter a third party site.

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