Spleen Sequestration and Sickle Cell Disease
Dr. Seethal Jacob describes what occurs in the body during spleen sequestration or splenic crisis and how they teach parents to check for the condition in newborn sickle cell babies.
What Signals Proliferated Sickle Cell Retinopathy?
Dr. Seethal Jacob explains signs and symptoms of proliferated sickle cell retinopathy and shares recommendations for starting annual screening for retinopathy prevention.
Sickle Cell Disease Risk Factors and Complications, What Do We Know?
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares potential SCD complications and symptoms to be on guard against for patient care.
Sickle Cell Disease vs Sickle Cell Trait, What’s the Difference?
Dr. Seethal Jacob explains how the two conditions differ, when symptoms can manifest, and subtypes of the blood disorder.
What Health Disparities Are Consistently Seen in Sickle Cell?
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares common health disparities and care disparities seen for sickle cell patients and changes that can improve their care and health outcomes.
What Steps Can Be Taken to Achieve Optimal Sickle Cell Care?
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares actions patients and their loved ones can take to improve sickle cell education, advocacy, and research toward optimal care.
Are Sickle Cell Crises Preventable?
Watch as expert Dr. Seethal Jacob shares some common triggers of sickle cell pain crisis and her recommended prevention methods and medications to fight against pain crises.
Does Sickle Cell Only Affect People of African Descent?
Watch as expert Dr. Seethal Jacob shares some population groups that sickle cell occurs in and why it's important to have screening of sickle cell trait in all newborns.
Heart Behind the White Coat | Sickle Cell Expert Dr. Seethal Jacob
Sickle cell disease expert Dr. Seethal Jacob shares what inspired her interest and fostered her building patient relationships in this Heart Behind the White Coat (HBWC) program.
Improving Health Equity for Diverse Populations in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a vital component of research for cancer treatments and other medical conditions. We connected with Dr. Leanne Woods-Burnham about a recent commentary on the role of diverse populations in U.S. clinical trials.
Sickle Cell and Renal Medullary Carcinoma, What Is the Relationship?
Does renal medullary carcinoma have a clear relationship with sickle cell? Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell explains situations that can lead to RMC and what can occur with sickle cells in the tissues of the kidneys.
What Treatment Options Are There for Renal Medullary Carcinoma?
Renal medullary carcinoma treatment options have been expanding. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares information about current treatment options and exciting research efforts that are under study for RMC care.
What Conditions Are Associated With Renal Medullary Carcinoma?
What are some known conditions linked with renal medullary carcinoma? Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell explains conditions that can be RMC risk factors and those that she examines further in patients to rule out RMC.
What Questions Should You Ask About Renal Medullary Carcinoma?
Renal medullary carcinoma may not be on the radar of all primary care providers. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell provides advice on questions those with sickle cell trait can ask their doctors.
Why Are Sickle Cell Patients Predisposed to Renal Medullary Carcinoma?
What can predispose sickle cell patients to renal medullary carcinoma (RMC)? Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares situations that can predispose those with sickle cell to RMC and symptoms that can signal RMC.
What Experts Are Involved in Renal Medullary Carcinoma Care?
Renal medullary carcinoma care involves a team of experts. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell gives an overview of the team members integral in RMC diagnosis and patient care.
Are There Any Screening Options for Kidney Cancer?
Does kidney cancer have screening options like breast cancer and prostate cancer? Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell explains improvements needed for kidney cancer detection and awareness.
How Is Renal Medullary Carcinoma Diagnosed?
Renal medullary carcinoma can be challenging to diagnose. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares specific challenges with RMC diagnosis and symptoms that may be warning signs of RMC.
Renal Cell Carcinoma vs Renal Medullary Carcinoma Explained
Renal medullary carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma possess some key differences. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell explains how the carcinomas differ.
How Can Renal Medullary Carcinoma Patients Advocate for Research?
Renal medullary carcinoma research has had some recent wins but still has room for improvements. Watch as expert Dr. Kimryn Rathmell shares updates about investigation and funding RMC research.