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Sickle cell & friends

Across
The "+" sign as it relates to beta thalassemia means the mutation of the beta globin gene results in a structurally normal protein that is ___ in quantity
SCD is ___funded and ___researched
___ is the affected hemoglobin type in SCD
___ is bleeding into the anterior chamber of the eye common in SCD that results in glaucoma and a need for regular dilated eye exams in this patient population
How to diagnose SCD (use abbreviation)
True or false: first line treatment for acute stroke in patient with SCD is exchange transfusion
True or false: functional asplenia is the only reason patients with SCD are at an icnreased risk of infection
Beta thalassemia represents a spectrum of beta-globin gene ___
Patient with SCD not on medications shows up with frequent pain crises and transfusion dependence, what medication could help decrease these things?
Hailee feels like Kevin's spilled ___
Down
Inheritance pattern for SCD is autosomal ___
Patient with hx SCD presents with volume overload, obtain ___
The "0" sign as it relates to beta thalassemia means the mutation of the beta globin gene results in an ___ of protein
Flavor of bilirubin high in hemolysis
What the answer to #3 is called when mutated in SCD
True or false: the prevalence of opioid dependence is greater in patients with SCD compared to age and illness matched populations
First line treatment for acute pain crisis
Treatment of acute chest syndrome includes antibiotics, oxygen, and ___
All hemoglobin types have ___ chains