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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

December 8, 2025Blood

Iron overload is prevalent, likely underdiagnosed and undertreated in sickle cell disease: A real-world report from the ASH research collaborative

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Cross-sectional analysis finds high prevalence of iron overload in sickle cell disease, indicating gaps in screening and chelation treatment.

Probable iron overload occurred in 10% of sickle cell disease patients, linked to increased mortality and healthcare utilization.
Clinical outcomes reveal that ferritin levels indicate iron overload status, highlighting significant management gaps in this population.
Cross-sectional analysis identifies underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for iron overload among sickle cell disease individuals.
Iron overload management varies by site, emphasizing the need for standardized approaches to assess and treat transfusion therapy in sickle cell disease.

Walters et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis finds high prevalence of iron overload in sickle cell disease, indicating gaps in screening and chelation treatment.