Sickle cell disease (SCD) predominates in sub‐Saharan Africa, East Mediterranean areas,
Middle East, and India. Nigeria, being the most populous black nation in the world, bears its …

Nutritional research in sickle cell disease has been the focus in recent times owing to not
only specific nutritional deficiencies, but also the improvements associated with less painful …

Background Sickle cell anemia patients suffer from oxidative stress due to chronic
inflammation and self-oxidation of sickle hemoglobin (Hb S). Chronic oxidative stress …

Moringa oleifera trees grow well in Jamaica and their parts are popularly used locally for
various purposes and ailments. Antioxidant activities in Moringa oleifera samples from …

Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disease with known
complications as a result of certain pathophysiological dysfunctions. It has been suggested …

Oxidative stress plays a very significant role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease
(SCD) and associated complications. Oxidative stress, which is often experienced by SCD …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by recurrent vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). Patients
with SCD have impaired immunity and are thus predispose to infections. The vast majority of …

Sustained erythropoiesis and concurrent bone marrow hyperplasia are proposed to be
responsible for low bone mass density (BMD) in chronic hemolytic pathologies. As impaired …

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary hemoglobinopathy characterized by
hemolytic anemia. The oxidative phenomena play a significant role in its pathophysiology …

Background: Reactive oxygen species have been shown to mediate inflammatory process
and may be involved in lipid peroxidation. Methods: This study evaluates superoxide …