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What Happens When We Pull a Neglected Disease into the Spotlight? SickKids VS Sickle Cell Disease

What Happens When We Pull a Neglected Disease into the Spotlight? SickKids VS Sickle Cell Disease

Update: 2023-06-15
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Dr. Isaac Odame is making life easier for children with sickle cell disease—about half of whom in Canada will be seen at SickKids. Hear how he implemented an early detection and treatment program, and how he's tackling even bigger obstacles, including toxic treatments, anti-Black racism, and limited care capacity in other parts of the world.


(For bonus content or to advance similar research, please visit SickKidsFoundation.com/podcast. The SickKids VS Podcast is generously sponsored by CIBC and edited by Quill.)

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What Happens When We Pull a Neglected Disease into the Spotlight? SickKids VS Sickle Cell Disease

What Happens When We Pull a Neglected Disease into the Spotlight? SickKids VS Sickle Cell Disease

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