January 1, 2025SANAMEDOpen Access

Clinical utility of reticulocyte indices in the diagnosis and management of paediatric sickle cell disease patients in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Cross-sectional study reveals reticulocyte indices correlate with hemoglobin levels in sickle cell anemia, suggesting better monitoring is crucial.

High reticulocyte production index correlates positively with hemoglobin and packed cell volume in SCA patients, indicating erythropoietic activity.
Only 4.4% of sickle cell anemia patients showed appropriate bone marrow response, highlighting prevalent hypoproliferative anemia in the cohort.
Reticulocyte counts were performed using the New Methylene Blue staining method to assess erythropoietic activity efficiently.
Findings emphasize the importance of regular reticulocyte monitoring for improved outcomes in pediatric sickle cell anemia patients.

Jeremiah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals reticulocyte indices correlate with hemoglobin levels in sickle cell anemia, suggesting better monitoring is crucial.