Anemia falciforme: uma revisão acerca da doença, novos métodos diagnósticos e tratamento

Objective: this research aimed to review the current literature on sickle cell anemia, new diagnostic methods and treatment. Method: through the database, articles from the English and Portuguese medical literature were searched from January 1996 to October 2016, which focused on providing an overview of sickle cell anemia and diagnostic tests. Result: as a result, it was possible to compare the existing diagnostic forms and the new low-cost, fast tests that have been developed and its importance in poor regions for early diagnosis and early treatment. Conclusion: the advantage of these innovations is that they do not require the use of specialized workers, which makes them more suited to the reality of underdeveloped nations. Key word: Sickle Cell Anemia. News Methods; Diagnostic; Underdeveloped Countries.