Understanding Sickle Cell Disease

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  • Sickle cell disease refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin.

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which is a molecule that delivers oxygen to the body’s tissues. In sickle cell disease, a problem with hemoglobin means that the red blood cells are C shaped (like a sickle) and sticky.

As a result, they can stick in the cardiovascular system. They are also unable to deliver oxygen effectively. This can affect the body in various ways.

Currently, the only cure for sickle cell disease is a stem cell transplant. However, this course will look at why sickle cell disease occurs, types, how it affects the body, and some treatment/ management options.

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What Will You Learn?

  • 1. To understand the concept of Sickle Cell Disease.
  • 2.To know it's causes.
  • 3. Differentiate it's types.
  • 4. To have an idea of it's prevalence globally.
  • 5. To know it's symptoms/complications.
  • 6.To know it's diagnostic/testing measures.
  • 7.To understand it's treatment/management processes.

Course Content

Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease
Here you will be able to define the subject matter.

  • What is Sickle Cell Disease?
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  • Overview of Genetic Sickle Cell Disease
  • Types of Genetic Blood Disorders
  • Genetic Inheritance Patterns
  • Historical Context and Discovery

Pathophysiology and Process

Types of Sickle Cell Disease
Here you will be able to have a good understanding of all the various types of SCD.

Causes of Sickle Cell Disease
You will be able to have an idea of what causes sickle cell disease.

Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease
Here, you will be able to have an idea of sickle cell disease prevalence.

Symptoms and Complications
This describes the manifestations and complications of SCD.

Diagnosis and Testing
This describes the diagnosis and testing of sickle cell disease.

Management and Treatment
The section will discuss the various treatment options for sickle cell disease in more detail.

Conclusion
A summary of the course

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