Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering – here’s what you need to know
Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...
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Sickle Cell Disease Surges In Rajasthan’s Tribal Districts, Over 10,000 Affected: Report
Over 10000 people in Rajasthan’s tribal districts are affected by Sickle Cell Disease with nearly 3000 testing positive Learn ...
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Sickle Cell Trait Widely Misinterpreted As Cause of Death
A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.
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Sickle Cell Disease Grips Tribal Districts Of Rajasthan, Over 10,000 Affected: Report
Medical and Health Department of the state confirms over 10,000 patients affected with the dangerous sickle cell disease ...
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Wash U student study explores sickle cell impact on thinking
In addition to the prolonged pain and suffering endured by sickle cell patients, a Washington University School of Medicine study has concluded that there could be a significant impact on cognitive ...
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Community members come together to fight against sickle cell disease during Black History Month
On Tuesday, the Buffalo community came together to spread awareness about sickle cell disease.
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Sickle Cell Disease: Key Facts and Lifelong Impact
Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy travelling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen to all the different ...
New York Blood Center Enterprises Researchers Identify New Immune Response Mechanisms in Sickle Cell Disease
"This research provides crucial insights into how the immune system functions in sickle cell disease," said Dr. Karina Yazdanbakhsh, Vice President and Director of Research at New York Blood Center ...
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Groundbreaking sickle cell disease treatment approved for English NHS
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as ...
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Filling The Gaps: The Urgent Need For Sickle Cell Disease Data
Our fundamental challenge is not simply to create the data. Rather, it is to collect and analyze it systematically. Doing so ...
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‘Functional cure’ for sickle cell disease now offered on NHS
Read about exa-cel being rolled out on the NHS, providing a 'functional cure' for some patients with severe sickle cell ...
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'Gets lost in the shuffle': Black spiritual leaders discuss health issues including Sickle Cell
"People who suffer from sickle cell have challenges that I don't believe we all know," Philpart said. "Sometimes it gets lost ...