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Clinical Practice Patterns for Discussing Hydroxyurea Initiation With Families of Children With Sickle Cell Disease.
WHY IT MATTERS
Recent peer-reviewed research on Sickle cell disease that may be relevant for patients and caregivers.
Despite robust evidence of safety and efficacy, hydroxyurea (HU) uptake remains low for children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Guidelines recommend use of shared decision-making for HU initiation, but limited resources exist to inform these conversations with families. This study examined practice...
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