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Defining Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the consequence of homozygosity for a single amino acid change in the beta-globin chain that results in structurally abnormal hemoglobin S, or by compound heterozygosity for hemoglobin S and another β-globin chain abnormality, typically hemoglobin C or beta-0 thalassemia. Hemoglobin SS (HbSS) and HbS beta-0 thalassemia present in a similar clinical manner and are commonly referred to together as sickle cell anemia (SCA), which is the most severe subtype of SCD. 1,2 The sickling process causes secondary changes in cell shape, size, ca...

Extra funds for safe visiting spaces in nursing homes Updated / Friday, 11 Dec 2020 20:06 Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent Funding to enhance and create additional safe visiting spaces in nursing homes has been announced by the Department of Health. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler say the funds will help facilitate visiting over the winter period and Christmas. The Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS) has been expanded on a once-off basis to allow a claim of up to €2,500 per eligible nursing home. The fund will enable providers to...