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22nd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting 2023
November 10 - 11, 2023 | New Orleans Marriott | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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THE RIGHT CALL AT THE RIGHT TIME: CONTINUITY OF CARE IN THE TREATMENT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE
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Medically Challenging Cases
The Right Call at the Right Time: Continuity of Care in Sickle Cell Disease Management
· Sickle cell disease (SCD), an autosomal recessive mutation in the βb globin gene
· Affects more than 100,000 people in the United States and over 3 million worldwide.
· Contributes to significant morbidity and lifespan reduction.
· Among the most challenging conditions to treat while limiting opioids.
· Dependency, opioid tolerance and hyperalgesia can hinder management.