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Differences in HRQOL among Children with SCD Who Received Hydroxyurea and Those Who Did Not: A Quantitative Comparison Study
Objectives: Hydroxyurea is been recommended for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) as it reduces the complications from the disease by increasing the production of fetal hemoglobin. In Oman, hydroxyurea is not consistently prescribed to children with SCD, and limited research has compared the health-related qualit …