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New Report Release: A Guide to Nutrition for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

February 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute

Exclusive Report

New Report Release: A Guide to Nutrition for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

We're excited to share our latest in-depth report developed in collaboration with AllMyHealth. This guide provides practical insights on how nutrition plays a vital role in managing sickle cell disease.

Key highlights: Understanding sickle cell and its impact on nutrition, general dietary guidelines for people with sickle cell, specific nutritional needs for sickle cell patients, practical advice and meal planning tips (including sample meal plans and recipes).

Available in both text and audio formats - dive in today and share with your community!

View the Full Report

The report is available for free online on the AllMyHealth website.

www.allmyhealth.io/reports

Latest Research

In a recent study, Freitas et al. (2025) explored the critical role of nurses in caring for children with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) in hospitals. The review, which included 17 articles, highlighted that nurses are essential in providing comprehensive care that extends beyond the child to include their families. Nurses are involved in managing care, educating patients and families about the disease, and ensuring the safety and quality of care within the healthcare team.

Furthermore, the study emphasized the importance of nurses in facilitating access to healthcare services and advocating for the necessary resources to improve patient care. The findings suggest that nurses' involvement can help address immediate clinical issues and prevent long-term complications associated with SCA. The research underscores the need for more investment in clinical practices and research to enhance the multidisciplinary approach to care for children with SCA and their families.

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