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Genetic diseases

Trends in the burden of sickle cell disorders in Sierra Leone, 1990–2023: An analysis of Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 estimates

Monalisa M. J. Faulkner, Fatima Jalloh, Foray Mohamed Foray, Sahr L. Gborie, Mohamed B. Jalloh

published 04 Jun 2026

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School absenteeism among children and adolescents aged 6–19 years with sickle cell disease in Uganda: A comparative cross-sectional study

Juliane Peninah Nattimba, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, Joseph Rujumba, Ruth Namazzi, Ivan Segawa, Kizza Lubega, Alphonse Taban, Edison Mworozi, Phillip Kasirye, Deogratias Munube, Grace Ndeezi, Sarah Kiguli, Thereza Piloya

published 29 May 2026

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Ontogenetic shifts in morphology and ecology of eastern Pacific white sharks revealed by computer vision

Alexandra E. DiGiacomo, Samantha Andrzejaczek, Barbara A. Block

published 20 May 2026

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WGS identifies Lynch syndrome (LS) patients and uncovers a large family with MSH2-related LS in Southern Thailand

Worrawit Wanitsuwan, Kanet Kanjanapradit, Supakool Jearanai, Yuthasak Suphasynth, Pongsatorn Supaattagorn, Sukanya Vijasika, Surasak Wanram, Chumpol Ngamphiw, Vorthunju Nakhonsri, Sissades Tongsima, Palakorn Satsue, Natnaree Sangkeaw, Sukanya Horpaopan

published 11 May 2026

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sex-related disparities in cystic fibrosis healthcare utilization and outcomes: A population study

Jason Weatherald, Chuan Wen, Heather Sharpe, Winnie M. Leung, Paul E. Ronksley, Jeffrey A. Bakal, Michael K. Stickland, Douglas P. Gross, Grace Y. Lam

published 06 May 2026

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Persistent proteinuria among a cohort of Nigerian children with sickle cell anaemia

Angela Esohe Adeoti-Lawani, Gabriel Obiorah Ezeh, Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Chris Imokhuede Esezobor

published 30 Apr 2026

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Determinants of clinical severity in children with sickle cell disease and confirmed asthma

Gabriel Bafunyembaka, Mathieu Nacher, Ariel Makembi, Nadia Nathan, Narcisse Elenga

published 28 Apr 2026

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Common hemoglobin variants affecting the diagnosis of β-thalassemia: A large cohort data at a single center

Kritsada Singha, Hataichanok Srivorakun, Supawadee Yamsri, Attawut Chaibunruang, Anupong Pansuwan, Yossombat Changtrakul, Kanokwan Sanchisuriya, Goonnapa Fucharoen, Supan Fucharoen

published 17 Apr 2026

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Pain processing and pain assessment in Huntington’s disease: Study protocol of the Huntington’s disease - PAIN study

Gregory P. Sprenger, Monique van Velzen, Wilco P. Achterberg, Raymund A.C. Roos, Susanne T. de Bot

published 10 Apr 2026

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Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity among patients with sickle cell disease: Prevalence and association with blood transfusion history

Verner N. Orish, Renosten E. Tetteh, David Adzah, Chinecherem A. Ndiokwelu, Emmanuel A. Allotey, Evans A. Yeboah, Sylvester Y. Lokpo, Kenneth Ablordey, Duneeh R. Vikpebah, Ekene K. Nwaefuna, Precious K. Kwadzokpui, Noble D. Dika, Elom Y. Dzefi, Kokou H. Amegan-Aho, Aninagyei Enoch, Senyo Tagboto

published 03 Apr 2026

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Effect of health educational intervention on early detection of sickle cell disease among adolescent population in tribal areas of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand: A study protocol

Sarbasree Bhattacharjee, Jarina Begum, Ranjitha S. Shetty, Syed Irfan Ali, Ravi Ranjhan Jha, Anit Kujur, Mohd Amir Ansari

published 01 Apr 2026

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Asymptomatic gallstones: Cumulative incidence proportion, incidence rate, and risk factors for symptoms development: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohammad Alzoubi, Ahmad Omar Saleh, Farah Al Omari, Kinda Shatnawi, Batool Hyari, Ala’a Qashou, Khaled Daradka, Salam Daradkeh, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Alessandro Parente

published 26 Mar 2026

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Nonmyeloablative pentostatin-cyclophosphamide preconditioning improves rates of engraftment in adults undergoing haploidentical HCT for sickle cell disease

Emily Limerick, Matthew Hsieh, Jackie Queen, Mary Lacy Grecco, Julia Varga, Jennifer Brooks, Wynona Coles, Neal Jeffries, Courtney D. Fitzhugh

published 23 Mar 2026

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