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ASH 2023 | Identifying and addressing the underuse of hydroxyurea in SCD

In this video, Alexandra Power-Hays, MD, Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati, OH, gives an overview of a session held at ASH 2023 which addressed the underuse of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease (SCD). Dr Power-Hays explains that there are certain stigmas and biases associated with this agent which may impact its use in clinical practice. This interview took place at the 65th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in San Diego, CA.

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