ReviewCureus2024
Guarding Health: A Comprehensive Review of Nosocomial Infections in Sickle Cell Anemia, a Multifaceted Approach to Prevention.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.
- Potassium dynamics in sickle cell anemia: clinical implications and pathophysiological insights.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Review
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the complex dynamics of nosocomial infections in individuals with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and advocates for a collaborative strategy to enhance prevention. SCA patients, marked by compromised immunity and susceptibility to infections, face unique challenges that necessitate tailored preventive measures. The review underscores the importance of vaccination, antibiotic prophylaxis, education, and environmental hygiene in mitigating the risk of nosocomial infections. Addressing socioeconomic factors, healthcare system limitations, patient-related issues, and cultural considerations is imperative for effective prevention. The call to action emphasizes the pivotal roles of healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community engagement in implementing targeted interventions. By fostering a collective effort, this review envisions an improved landscape for infection prevention in SCA patients, enhancing their overall health outcomes and quality of life.
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