Weekly Journal of Sickle Cell Disease Publication Update

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Cerebral Microhemorrhages in a Mouse Model of Sickle Cell Disease

07.8.26

To investigate cerebral microvascular injury in a humanized mouse model of sickle cell disease (SCD) and examine the relationship between cerebral microhemorrhages (CMHs) and mast cells.

Protocol for a Multisite Trial Evaluating Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With and Without Peer Support Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Sickle Cell Pain

07.1.26

To evaluate digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus usual care for reducing pain intensity and pain interference among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), and to compare...

Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Body Fractures in Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy: Case Report

06.24.26

To describe the use of kyphoplasty for management of vertebral compression fractures and chronic spinal pain in a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD)–associated osteonecrotic spinal pathology.

Psychosocial Neglect and the Rise in Psychosis Among Adults With Sickle Cell Disease in Little Caribbean, NY

06.17.26

To evaluate the prevalence of psychosocial neglect and patterns of under-recognized psychosis among young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to examine their impact on treatment, pain reduction, and...

A Standardized Sickle Cell Admission Order Set in the Electronic Medical Record to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Sickle Cell Pain Crisis: A Quality Improvement Project

06.10.26

To evaluate whether implementation of a standardized electronic medical record (EMR) admission order set could improve hospitalization outcomes for patients admitted with sickle cell pain crisis.

Clinical Predictors for the Variability of Urine Albumin Concentration in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

06.3.26

To investigate whether vaso-occlusive episodes (VOE) and other clinical factors influence variability in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Fat Embolism Syndrome in Three Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease

05.27.26

To describe clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management of fat embolism syndrome (FES) in adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Comparative Assessment of Biologic (Flow Adhesion of Whole Blood to P-selectin) and Clinical Response to Crizanlizumab in a Real-world Clinical Setting

05.20.26

To evaluate whether a biologicmarker — flow adhesion of whole blood to P-selectin (FA-WB-PSEL) — correlates with clinical outcomes inpatients with sickle cell disease treated with crizanlizumab.

Altered Resting-State Functional Connectivity in Sickle Cell Disease: Insights Into Pain Sensitivity and Cerebral Hemodynamics

05.13.26

To investigate whether alterations in resting-state functional connectivity are associated with pain sensitivity and cognitive changes in sickle cell disease (SCD).

Non-Myeloablative Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Improves Organ Morphology and Function in a Murine Model of Sickle Cell Disease

05.6.26

To assess whether non-myeloablative hematopoietic cell transplantation can affect the progression of multi-organ damage in a preclinical sickle cell disease model.