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Patients with SCD Face Early Death Despite Improved Survival Rates

HCPLive

A recent multi-center study identified risk factors linked to premature mortality in sickle cell disease, including male gender and hematologic and biochemical parameters.

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Abstract WP218: Risk Factors for Cerebral Aneurysms in Sickle Cell Disease

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Cerebral aneurysm frequency in sickle cell disease (SCD) is higher than in the general population. Specific risk factors explaining this difference have not been previously explored. Inclusion: ages 6-45 years, study MRI and MRA of the brain, risk factor data collected.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Part 2: Empirical Studies in Cardiac Surgery; Risk Model Recommendations The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2022 David Shahian Social Risk Factors in Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Models.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Laurie Shroyer Geographic Variations in Lung Cancer Lobectomy Outcomes: The General Thoracic Surgery Database The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2017 Michael Durheim Mortality and Respiratory Failure After Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy for Interstitial Lung Disease The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2017 Daniel Boffa Surgically Managed Clinical (..)