Hydroxyurea Is Associated With Lower Costs of Care of Young Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

摘要

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In the BABY HUG trial, young children with sickle cell anemia randomized to receive hydroxyurea had fewer episodes of pain, hospitalization, and transfusions. With anticipated broader use of hydroxyurea in this population, we sought to estimate medical costs of care in treated versus untreated children.