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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 31, 2007 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Plasma and Urine Hydroxyurea Levels Might be Useful in the Management of Adult Sickle Cell Disease

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Pages 417-425 | Received 13 Oct 2006, Accepted 12 Mar 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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