Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8734670 | Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
As sickle cell anemia is considered a progressive cerebral vasculopathy, it is a potential risk factor for neurocognitive and psychosocial development. Therefore, periodic neuropsychological and behavioral evaluations of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia may represent a useful measure to reduce long-term biopsychosocial repercussions.
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Authors
Samantha Nunes, Nayara Argollo, Marivania Mota, Camilo Vieira, Eduardo Pondé de Sena,