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Fluid replacement therapy for acute episodes of pain in people with sickle cell disease. (opens new window)

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Guidelines for the management of the acute painful crisis in sickle cell disease. (opens new window)

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Beneficial effect of intravenous dexamethasone in children with mild to moderately severe acute chest syndrome complicating sickle cell disease. (opens new window)

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A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of arginine therapy for the treatment of children with sickle cell disease hospitalized with vaso-occlusive pain episodes. (opens new window)

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Preliminary assessment of inhaled nitric oxide for acute vaso-occlusive crisis in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease. (opens new window)

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Predictors of bacteremia in febrile children with sickle cell disease. (opens new window)

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