Hemoglobinopathy Overview
Learn About Hemoglobinopathy
Hemoglobinopathy is a group of disorders in which there is abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule. It is passed down through families (inherited). Hemoglobin carries oxygen in red blood cells.
This group of disorders includes hemoglobin C disease, hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemias.
Timothy Mccavit is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Mccavit and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Mccavit is currently accepting new patients.
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Sri Appalaneni is an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Appalaneni and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Liver Failure, Cystic Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Appalaneni is currently accepting new patients.
Clarissa Johnson is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Johnson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
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Summary: The purpose of this research study is to better understand how blood flow and metabolism change can influence brain development in the early decades of life. We will examine brain blood flow and metabolism using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The brain's blood vessels expand and constrict to regulate blood flow based on the brain's needs. The amount of expanding and contracting the blood vessel...
Published Date: March 31, 2024
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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