Episode 10. June 19 is World sickle cell day. Podcast on Sickle cell information, testing, and newer emerging therapies.

<p>#worldsicklecellday&nbsp;</p> <p>Health4Naija podcast by Dr. Ngozi Onuoha with mention of the newer therapies for sickle cell and disease modifying approach: Hydroxyurea, L-glutamine (Endari), Voxelotor (Oxbryta), Crizanlizumab-tmca (Adakveo), transfusion, exchange blood transfusion, bone marrow transplantation. Disclaimer: This is for education only. The data on medications may change at anytime. Please consult with your medical provider for any health related concerns.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/health4naija/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/health4naija/support</a>