Global Health: ‘From Nothing to Gangbusters’: A Treatment for Sickle-Cell Disease Proves Effective in Africa
Already used in Western countries, hydroxyurea eased painful episodes in African children with the condition. It also reduced the risk of malaria infection. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Children and Childhood
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/01/health/sickle-cell-hydroxyurea-africa.html?partner=rss&emc=rss