Sickle cell conditions are genetic blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. While both sickle cell trait and ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The latest round of CDC cuts could drastically impact those with sickle cell disease. Research teams could be eliminated and affect data collection of the blood ...

John James, chief executive of the Sickle Cell Society, said: “This report is crystal clear in its framing ... with an African or Caribbean family background. Symptoms can include very severe ...

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited red blood cell disorder in the U.S., researchers said in background notes. The disease causes red blood cells to become misshapen and sticky.

Work likely to be halted by the cuts includes the collection of data for studying Americans with sickle cell, a painful blood disorder that predominantly affects Black families, as well as ...

The campaign examined 60 cadets from different NCC units as part of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. The initiative, led by Capt Dr C B S Dangi, follows the successful ...

Houston Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons sits down with Jala Washington to talk about sickle cell registry legislation. (KXAN photos/Ed Zavala). The legislation would create a state registry ...

Describing sickle cell as a “silent killer,” the petition highlights the devastating toll it takes on families despite being largely manageable with early and sustained care. Partners are ...

Period-driven inflammation could influence the risk of pain events among women with sickle cell disease Levels of C-reactive protein increase among women with sickle cell disease during the first ...

Among the 31 samples, the average concentration of C-reactive protein was 4.45 mg/L, with no significant differences observed based off SCD genotype or treatment with hydroxyurea. When Dr. Wu and ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to new research published in Blood ...