Posts by: Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart is a life sciences writer and editor, who completed both PhD course work and oral examinations in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University, and holds an M.Sc. in Virology and Immunology.

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

Only 21% of Kids with ADHD and SCD Are Treated for Attention Deficit

A study of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) referred for an evaluation of neuropsychological deficits found that while 19 of 89 patients (25%) were diagnosed with attention deficit ... Read more

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Young Sickle Cell Patients Who Don’t Take Medication Have Lower Quality of Life

Adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) who don’t regularly take the medication hydroxyurea (or who don’t adhere to prescribed instructions) are generally those with medication-taking barriers such as forgetfulness, ... Read more