AS PART of our health series, we are focusing on Sickle Cell Disease. This is...
AS PART of our health series, we are focusing on Sickle Cell Disease. This is a serious and life-long health condition that affects thousands of people across the UK. The hereditary condition is particularly common in people with an African or African-Caribbean family background.Dr Kilali Ominu-Evbota is Co-lead of the Mid and South Essex Paediatric Sickle Cell Service.
Dr Bola Owolabi said: “We know that sickle cell disease is a debilitating illness that thou- sands of people live with, but has historically been poorly understood, which is why the NHS is launching this brand-new campaign and asking: ‘can you tell its sickle cell?’ “A sickle cell crisis is an emergency – just like a heart attack or a stroke, it should be treated immediately as a crisis can be fatal” adds Dr Ominu-Evbota, “If a person with sickle cell says they are in pain, we must respect that and treat it promptly and appropriately.
Crizanlizumab, delivered by a transfusion drip, works by binding to a protein in the blood cells to prevent the restriction of blood and oxygen supply that leads to a sickle cell crisis. The drug is expected to reduce the number of times a sickle cell patient needs to go to A&E by two fifths. Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, is one of the 10 new dedicated centres to treat sickle cell disease across the country.
Your blood is still needed and you will still save lives. STAYING SAFE WITH THE COVID-19 VACCINE Dr Kofi Anie MBE, is the Psychology Service Lead for children and adults with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and also has Sickle Cell Disease.
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