Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder affecting the structure of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. In children with SCD, hemoglobin molecules are defective, causing red blood cells to become rigid and shaped…
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) can be a life-saving procedure for children with certain blood disorders and cancers. This treatment involves replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells, which can help a child’s body produce healthy blood…
Childhood blood disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the blood cells, including red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. These disorders can significantly impact a child’s health and well-being, but with early diagnosis and treatment, many of these…
Dr. Vikas Dua is one of the leading consultants in the field of Pediatric- Hematooncology & Bone Marrow transplants. He has 20+ years of experience and has performed many successful BMTs for thalassemia and leukemia cases for children from India, Afghanistan, Iraq, and African Countries.
