Iron deficiency is associated with reduced levels of inflammation and haemolysis in patients with HbSS and HbSC and reduced clinical admissions in those with HbSC.

Evidence suggests that iron deficiency may reduce sickle cell disease (SCD) complications by decreasing sickle haemoglobin polymerization through reduced red cell haemoglobin concentration. The aim is to investigate the effects of iron deficiency in…

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