Abstract:Objectives: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency are the most common inherited red blood cell (RBC) disorders. The aim of this study was to determine, compare, and correlate G6PD activities with hematological parameters in SCD patients with deficient and non-deficient G6PD and healthy controls in Sana'a, Yemen. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 SCD patients (SCA = 84; SCT = 66) and 150 controls who attended some hospitals in Sana’a from A… Show more
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