2. Sickle Cell Disease

3. James R. Eckman, M.D Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Human Genetics Emory University School of Medicine Medical Director The Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Alllan Platt, PA-C Clinical Instructor Physician Associate Program Emory University School of Medicine Program Manager The Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center

4. Credits Graphics obtained From: Bodyworks, Corell Draw, LifeArt, Upjohn Monograph on Sickle Cell and FTM slide series on Sickle Cell Disease LifeART Images : Copyright 1994, TechPool Studios Corp. US Bodyworks Images: Copyright 1994 Software Marketing Corp. USA

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6. Introduction Sickle cell is an inherited red blood cell problem, affecting the chemical hemoglobin inside the cell. Problems include anemia, increased infections, blocked blood flow and pain episodes. This teaching program will teach the user about normal blood, sickle cell blood, the genetics, the complications, treatments, and prevention of problems. The future of research will also be presented

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