Trace Elements Deficiency in Patients with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease.
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2014-08-21
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Abstract
Aim: The serum trace elements statuses of sickle cell patients attending at General
Hospital Owerri, Nigeria were investigated to determine whether or not the serum levels of
these elements were normal.
Materials and Methods: One hundred confirmed sickle cell patients (HbSS) age 5–30
years were selected. One hundred normal subjects (HbAA) age 5–30 years were used as
control.
Results: The levels of trace elements were significantly decreased in sickle cell anemia
(p<0.05), except copper, when compared with the control.
Conclusion: The result suggests, but not conclusively, that supplementation of sickle cell patients with food and drug containing trace elements might be helpful, particularly if
diminished mineral levels predispose patients to crises.
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Trace elements, deficiency, homozygous sickle cell disease
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Nnodim John Kennedy, Samuel Meludu, Dioka C E, Onah Christian Ejike, lhim Augustine, Atuegbu Chidiadi. Trace Elements Deficiency in Patients with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2014 July; 4(21): 3878-3883.