{"id":4578,"date":"2021-08-12T16:08:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T21:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/stage-pediatrics\/?page_id=4578"},"modified":"2025-01-29T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T17:05:29","slug":"south-texas-comprehensive-sickle-cell-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/pediatrics\/divisions\/hematology-oncology\/clinical-programs\/south-texas-comprehensive-sickle-cell-program\/","title":{"rendered":"South Texas Comprehensive Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>South Texas Comprehensive Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program<\/h3>\n<p>The Sickle Cell and Thalassemia program is dedicated to the evidence-based treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults living with sickle cell disease and thalassemia through a comprehensive program aimed at preventing disease complications, promoting health literacy and maximizing quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>The Sickle Cell Program has been member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sicklecellcenters.org\/member_centers\">National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers<\/a> since 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Services Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genetic counseling of hemoglobinopathy disorders identified by newborn screen<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive annual evaluations focusing on disease awareness, infections and pulmonary complications<\/li>\n<li>Transcranial doppler for primary stroke prevention<\/li>\n<li>Use of disease modifying therapies such as hydroxyurea and chronic transfusions<\/li>\n<li>New medical therapies including Voxelotor, L-glutamine, and Crizalizumab<\/li>\n<li>Chronic transfusion therapy including automated red cell exchange and iron chelation<\/li>\n<li>Non-invasive assessment of iron overload with MRI<\/li>\n<li>Combined Sickle Cell and Pulmonology Clinic<\/li>\n<li>Community outreach including schools, churches, camps and support groups 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