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The National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) acquired the papers of Charles F. Whitten, M.D.

The National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) acquired the papers of Charles F. Whitten, M.D., distinguished professor of pediatrics and associate dean of medicine emeritus at Detroit’s Wayne State University. Dr. Whitten passed away in 2008.

The National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) acquired the papers of Charles F. Whitten, M.D.
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Neurocognitive Testing in Sickle Cell Disease - What are the findings? What are the implications?

Findings from the Neuropsychological and Neuroimaging Dysfunction in Neurologically Intact Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) were reported in JAMA in May of 2010. The study was initiated based on findings from previous studies in pediatrics demonstrating clinical strokes, silent infarcts, and impaired neurocognitive performance in children with SCA.
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Faith, Community, and Health Roundtable

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships held a roundtable on July 20, 2011 on sickle cell disease.

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