Imagine facing a chronic disease that can inflict recurrent anemia, extreme fatigue and weakness, and episodes of relentless pain so severe that you require emergency care. Now compound that with the emotional and psychosocial distress of others not recognizing or relating to the severity of your symptoms because they do not understand what it feels like to have stiffened, sickle-shaped red blood cells get stuck moving through your vessels, blocking blood flow to your chest, abdomen, and joints. This is the kind of lived experience shared at SHN’s Sickle Cell Disease Community Town Hall last fall, which has helped inform the expansion of sickle cell disease services. Working with patients and family members, SHN identified new opportunities to address the challenges this patient community faces, particularly for patients who arrive to the Emergency Department with sickle cell symptoms. Find out what SHN is doing to make sickle cell disease care better: https://lnkd.in/gtCbV3Hq Image features participants from SHN Sickle Cell Town Hall last fall. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SickleCellDisease #SHNcares #LoveScarborough
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Did you know.... Day 26th of Sickletember.... The main clinical feature of sickle cell disease is the "acute painful crisis," which often requires hospitalization. SCC is primarily characterized by severe acute pain and impaired end-organ function. Symptoms of SCC depend on the areas involved. Pain can begin from any part of the body but frequently affects the extremities, back, and chest areas. The term "sickle cell crisis" is used to describe several acute conditions such as the vaso-occlusive crisis (acute painful crisis), aplastic crisis, splenic sequestration crisis, hyperhemolytic crisis, hepatic crisis, dactylitis, and acute chest syndrome. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. #sicklecell #sicklecellawareness #sickletember #audreysicklecellfoundation #ngosinnigeria #education #supportsicklecelldisease
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? CKD is a gradual loss of kidney function, which causes waste to build up in the body. https://lnkd.in/gh-dfuwJ #ckd #chronicdisease #lifeblood
Mayo Clinic Explains Kidney Disease
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? CKD is a gradual loss of kidney function, which causes waste to build up in the body. https://lnkd.in/gh-dfuwJ #ckd #chronicdisease #lifeblood
Mayo Clinic Explains Kidney Disease
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Tomorrow is World Amyloidosis Day 🌍 Amyloid Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis, a type of amyloidosis, is a rare but serious condition that can affect the heart and other vital parts of the body. If left undetected, the accumulation of abnormal proteins can lead to severe organ and tissue damage. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to managing this disease effectively. At Mended Hearts Europe, we offer a comprehensive educational resource to support patients and caregivers, covering everything from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment options. Empowering individuals with the right knowledge is essential for better disease management. Learn more and access our resources 👇 https://ow.ly/gLQ250TSHtL #WorldAmyloidosisDay #ALAmyloidosis #HeartHealth #PatientSupport #RareDiseases Amyloidosis Alliance AmyBel - Amyloidosis Association Belgium
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