Biological research for nursing
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Review
Can heterogeneity of chronic sickle-cell disease pain be explained by genomics? A literature review.
This literature review explores the potential of genomics to explain, or at least contribute to the discussion about, heterogeneity in chronic pain in sickle-cell disease (SCD). ⋯ Nurses are well positioned to generate and translate genomic research, thus improving care delivery. Such research may lead to the identification of polymorphisms associated with pain sensitivity in individuals with SCD.