Association of hydroxyurea adherence with transcranial Doppler screenings in children with sickle cell disease.

La'Kita M J KnightPaula TanabeAudrey L BlewerJames GoodrichAllison Ann KingKarin Reuter-RiceNancy Crego

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2024)

While overall TCD screening prevalence was low, children with better HU adherence and longer Medicaid enrollment had more TCD screenings. Multilevel interventions are needed to engage healthcare providers and families to improve both evidence-based care and annual TCD screenings in children with SCD.

Keyphrases

healthcare
young adults
health insurance
physical activity
palliative care
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
sickle cell disease
pain management