Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. This condition can lead to various complications, including pain episodes, anemia, organ damage, and even stroke. While treatments such…
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, leading to misshapen red blood cells. It primarily affects individuals of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian descent. In children, SCD poses significant health challenges, impacting…
Sickle cell anemia, an hereditary blood disorder, transforms the normal structure of red blood cells, causing them to shift from their typical round and flexible form to rigid, adhesive sickled cells. This alteration hinders the effective transport of oxygen across…
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.
