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sickle cell anemia
Coverage of sickle cell anemia in the Nexus archive.
- California faces pediatric specialist shortage as children with complex illnesses double
California faces a critical shortage of pediatric specialists as the number of children with complex medical conditions is projected to double over the next decade. Nearly 90% of current specialists are expected to retire within five years, exacerbated by budget cuts, hospital layoffs, and declining interest in pediatric subspecialties due to financial disincentives and regionalized care challenges.