How Well do you Know Sickle Cell Disease?
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What percentage of children born with SCD won't live past their 5th birthday
It is predicated that 14 million newborns globally will be affected by SCD between 2010 & 2050.
30%
15%
50%
25%
Complications from SCD include?
All correct - these are some of the organ damage resulting from living with SCD into adulthood
Renal Failure
Avascular Necrosis
Enlarged Liver
Stroke
Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) is an “anti-sickling” haemoglobin?
Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) is an “anti-sickling” haemoglobin that is present before birth in the red blood cells. After birth, the gene that makes foetal haemoglobin turns off, which mostly stops the production of foetal haemoglobin. More foetal haemoglobin in the blood can mean fewer episodes of sickling and pain.
Most therapies including gene editing are based on the simple aim to increase the production of HbF
Most therapies including gene editing are based on the simple aim to increase the production of HbF
Yes
No
One of the statements below about SCD is false
Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in the haemoglobin-Beta gene found on chromosome 11. Haemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Red blood cells with normal haemoglobin (haemoglobin-A) are smooth and round and glide through blood vessels.
An inherited disease
A genetic mutation of Chromosome 11
A highly contagious disease
Prevents oxygen from reaching important organs of the body
Which vitamin deficiency relating to bone density is common in people with sickle cell disease?
Vitamin D is responsible for increasing the absorption of calcium to increase bone density.
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
True/False - People with sickle cell should avoid exercising to reduce the risk of a painful crisis?
Although strenuous exercise can reduce oxygen intake, however mild to moderate exercise increases blood circulation which is beneficial.
False
True
Bonus Question - How should patients manage the stigma associated with the need for high dose pain relief?
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