Sickle-cell anemia
Description
How does sickle-cell anemia differ from sickle-cell trait? How is the disease transmitted? And who is at highest risk? This program answers these and other frequently asked questions, providing a thorough overview of the sickle-cell phenomenon. Symptoms, treatment, and possible complications are discussed, as well as screening methods and the biochemical reason why sickle cells take on their characteristic shape.
Runtime
16 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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