Sickle Cell Trait and Sudden Death
Abstract Sickle cell trait has long been considered a benign condition but continues to be the leading cause of death in young African Americans in military basic training and civilian organized sports. There continues to be a great deal of controversy surrounding sickle cell trait and its associati...
Main Author: | Bruce L. Mitchell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-05-01
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Series: | Sports Medicine - Open |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-018-0131-6 |
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