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Assessing Transition Readiness Among Sickle Cell Patients, Feb. 25
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, noon – 1:00 pm, graduate student Siddika Mulchan will discuss the numerous difficulties that are associated with the transfer of adolescents with chronic illnesses from pediatric to adult care. Specifically, she will discuss the issue of transition for individuals with sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” are red blood cells that are shaped like a crescent. Sickle cells are stiff and sticky and they tend to block blood flow in the blood vessels of the limbs and organs. Blocked blood flow can cause pain and organ damage and can also raise the risk for infection. There is no cure for sickle cell disease.
This event is sponsored by NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies. Free and open to the public. Location: Maltz Building, room 2047.
For more information, send email to Siddika Mulchan at sm2048@nova.edu.
