Sickle cell disease had been considered a pediatric ailment since people with it generally didn’t live to adulthood. Pediatricians report that 95% now live to their 20th birthday. Unfortunately, when our patients prepare to leave the pediatric system, a smooth transition to adult healthcare is lacking.
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Sickle cell disease: Attempting to improve transition from child to adult care
12 septiembre 2014
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