Buried at PhotoCasket.comMOVING ON TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS....I LOVE CONSTANT PROGRESS!!!! ANYTHING TO DO WITH SICKLE CELL. AND PUTTING ON A GREAT PARTY AND ANYTHING TO DO WITH "TOYS"!! COME ON AND CONTACT ME!! FIND OUT WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT!!
My Creator!!! Obama, Oprah, Any influencial African American who could spread the word about Sickle Cell Disease... The world needs to know it is NOT a disease to live with.
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LOVE ALL MUSIC EXCEPT COUNTRY... I THINK IT'S A BIT BORING... LOVE R&B Hip/Hop 311, SUBLIME, LINKIN PARK, MARY J., ANYTHING 70's/80'S..I KNOW IT'S A BIT CORNY BUT HEY!!
Graphics & LayoutsMY IN HOME DEMONSTRATIONS ARE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO TASTE, TOUCH, SMELL AND FEEL ACCESSORIES THAT COULD ENHANCE THEIR SENSUALITY, TAKE LUXURIOUS CARE OF THEIR BODY, OR JUST BE INTIMATELY PLAYFUL!!!!
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Sickle cell anemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting about 72,000 Americans or 1 in 500 African Americans. SCA is characterized by episodes of pain, chronic hemolytic anemia and severe infections, usually beginning in early childhood.SCA is an autosomal recessive disease caused by a point mutation in the hemoglobin beta gene (HBB) found on chromosome 11p15.4. Carrier frequency of HBB varies significantly around the world, with high rates associated with zones of high malaria incidence, since carriers are somewhat protected against malaria. About 8% of the African American population are carriers. A mutation in HBB results in the production of a structurally abnormal hemoglobin (Hb), called HbS. Hb is an oxygen carrying protein that gives red blood cells (RBC) their characteristic color. Under certain conditions, like low oxygen levels or high hemoglobin concentrations, in individuals who are homozygous for HbS, the abnormal HbS clusters together, distorting the RBCs into sickled shapes. These deformed and rigid RBCs become trapped within small blood vessels and block them, producing pain and eventually damaging organs.Though, as yet, there is no cure for SCA, a combination of fluids, painkillers, antibiotics and transfusions are used to treat symptoms and complications. Hydroxyurea, an antitumor drug, has been shown to be effective in preventing painful crises. Hydroxyurea induces the formation of fetal Hb (HbF)a Hb normally found in the fetus or newbornwhich, when present in individuals with SCA, prevents sickling. A mouse model of SCA has been developed and is being used to evaluate the effectiveness of potential new therapies for SCA.Is Sickle Cell only in African Americans?Sickle cell is in many nationalities including African Americans, Africans, Arabs, Greeks, Italians, Latin Americans, and those from India. You can be Caucasian and have sickle cell disease or trait. All races should be screened for this hemoglobin at birth.
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I would have to say that my two sons are my heroes... This last year has been real tough on both of them. My husband and I found out that out youngest son(1) Kai has Sickle Cell disease. He has been hospitalized 20 times in the last year. Watching how my oldest one protects and takes care of him has been one of the most mind blowing experiences of my life.