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Biological sex is important. Male sex is associated with worse outcomes in most measures, including cerebrovascular disease, hospital admissions, and blood transfusions, but not survival. Females also appear to have a better response to hydroxyurea therapy, reduced markers of inflammation, and better liver function.
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