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    Sickle Cell Disease (Anemia) Child and Adolescent Development (PSC 1246A) Sickle Cell Disease‚ commonly referred to as Sickle Cell Anemia‚ is a blood disease which red blood cells form an abnormal sickle or crescent shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body and are normally shaped like a disc. This disease is genetically inherited from both parents. If you inherit the sickle cell gene from only one parent‚ you will have sickle cell trait. People with sickle cell trait

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    Anemia Anemia is usually defined as a decrease in amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. When anemia comes on slowly the symptoms are often vague and may include: feeling tired‚ weakness‚ shortness of breath or a poor ability to exercise. Anemia that comes on quickly often has greater symptoms which may include: confusion‚ feeling like one is going to pass out‚ and an increased desire to

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    Anemia ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to briefly describe the initial core diagnostic questioning and core set of diagnostic testing related to the patient presenting with anemia. Subjective information and recommended testing are written with consideration of the scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. In addition‚ three specific case studies are examined. Anemia Core set of subjective questions The healthcare provider should initially obtain a history of any previous

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    Anemia A blood type is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may be proteins‚ carbohydrates‚ glycoproteins‚ or glycolipids‚ depending on the blood group system. Some of these antigens are also present on the surface of other types of cells. Some of these red blood cell surface antigens can stem from one allele and collectively form a blood group system. It is called The ABO system and it

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    families with a history of the autosomal recessive disease Sickle cell anaemia should have all embryos screened with Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis technology (PGD). If tested positive‚ treatment should be made compulsory for the child at a young age and will be treated with stem cell gene therapy. This disease has no personal relevance to me‚ however‚ there is currently 90K people suffering from Sickle cell anaemia in the United States. Sickle cell anaemia is relevant to society because it greatly reduces

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    Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited conditions that affect the red blood cells. People affected with sickle cell disease produce abnormally shaped red blood cells that causes health problems. Sickle cell disease is caused by a defective gene passed on from the parent to the child. Sickle cell disease is condition that is considered serious and lifelong. People of African descent are mainly affected with sickle cell disease in addition to ‚ Caribbean‚ Middle Eastern‚ Eastern Mediterranean

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    offspring. He also discovered that traits pass down through families in different patterns. Sickle cell‚ which is an inherited disease‚ is mainly found in those of African descent. Mendel’s research ultimately helped lead to the discovery and understanding of the HBS allele‚ the connection of malaria to sickle cell now and in future generations‚ and the new technology that helps diagnose and treat sickle cell. In 1910‚ a black man named Walter Clement Noel‚ went to Dr. James B. Herrick‚ complaining

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    Nucleus: In the kingdom the nucleus is the king. The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle found in the center of the cell that contains all of the genetic information‚ and DNA and controls the rest of the cell. To the kingdom the nucleus is the king because of how he controls the kingdom and is responsible for the wealth of the town through his actions. Additionally not all cells have a nucleus. Just as not all kingdoms have a king. The Nuclear Envelope: The nuclear envelope is similar to the king’s

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    Anemia: People with anemia have a low number of red blood cells. Mild anemia often causes no symptoms. More severe anemia can cause fatigue‚ pale skin‚ and shortness of breath with exertion. Polycythemia vera: The body produces too many blood cells‚ from an unknown cause. The excess red blood cells usually create no problems but may cause blood clots in some people. Leukemia: A form of blood cancer in which a white blood cell becomes malignant and multiplies inside bone marrow. Leukemia may be

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    The Sickle Cell disease is that affects all people at all ages. There are interventions that address the needs of the people except for those young adults 18-26 years of age. These SCD patients are transitioning from pediatric care into adult care. These young adults are most susceptible to death due to the lack of a structured education system that provides wellness facts and intervention medical services to assist them during this transition period. The mortality rate is the highest among the total

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