Potential utility of full-spectrum antioxidant therapy, citrulline, and dietary nitrate in the management of sickle cell disease

The course and correlates of high hospit

The course and correlates of high hospital utilization in sickle cell disease: Evidence from a large, urban Medicaid managed care organization

✍ C. Patrick Carroll; Carlton Haywood Jr.; Peter Fagan; Sophie Lanzkron 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 176 KB 👁 2 views

## Abstract Although most patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are hospitalized infrequently and manage painful crises at home, a small subpopulation is frequently admitted to emergency departments and inpatient units. This small group accounts for the majority of health care expenses for patien