2015
A Pediatrician’s Practical Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates
Christensen RD, Yaish HM, Gallagher PG. A Pediatrician’s Practical Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates. Pediatrics 2015, 135: 1107-1114. PMID: 26009624, PMCID: PMC4444801, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3516.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHereditary spherocytosisDiagnosis of HSABO hemolytic diseaseGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencyHazardous hyperbilirubinemiaErythrocyte transfusionSymptomatic anemiaNeurologic dysfunctionPrompt diagnosisAdverse outcomesEmergency departmentNewborn periodNeonatal presentationNewborn infantsHemolytic diseaseAppropriate treatmentEarly suspicionHemolytic anemiaHemolytic conditionsAnticipatory guidanceNeonatesFirst monthAnemiaDehydrogenase deficiencyHyperbilirubinemia
2013
Abnormalities of the Erythrocyte Membrane
Gallagher PG. Abnormalities of the Erythrocyte Membrane. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2013, 60: 1349-1362. PMID: 24237975, PMCID: PMC4155395, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2013.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommon primary disordersRole of splenectomyHealth care providersLong-term riskMost patientsSymptomatic anemiaPrimary disorderCare providersPrimary abnormalitySplenectomyPatientsManagement guidelinesHereditary spherocytosisHereditary spherocytosis patientsErythrocyte membranesAbnormalitiesGenetic heterogeneityAnemiaSyndromeTherapy