Can MRI Detect Old Strokes? New Findings on Silent Brain Infarcts Introduction The question of whether an old stroke appears on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) holds remarkable clinical importance, particularly in the context of silent brain infarcts (SBIs). These lesions, often asymptomatic, are increasingly recognized as markers
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Hydroxyurea: Pediatric Use in Sickle Cell Anemia
Hydroxyurea: Pediatric Use in Sickle Cell Anemia Overview This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the relationship between adherence to hydroxyurea treatment and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The study utilized Medicaid data spanning from 2005 to 2012 across several U.S. states, focusing on children aged
