Introduction of Universal Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Germany—A Brief Narrative Review
Stephan Lobitz, Joachim B. Kunz, Holger Cario, Dani Hakimeh, Andrea Jarisch, Andreas E. Kulozik, Lena Oevermann, Regine Grosse
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe non-malignant disorder of hemoglobin and is inherited in an autosomal-recessive manner [...].
Topics & Concepts
DiseaseNarrative reviewHemoglobin sNewborn screeningMedicinePediatricsCellSickle cell anemiaGeneticsBiologyPathologyIntensive care medicineHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersPrenatal Screening and DiagnosticsBlood groups and transfusion