Sickle Cell Disease is a chronic, inherited blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is best known for causing anaemia, pain episodes, and organ complications, but a lesser-known ...

A Bahrain study shows CT scans to check for blood clots in lung blood vessels increased significantly in people with sickle ...

Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive blood disorder that can lead to anaemia. It is caused by a mutation in the haemoglobin gene, which leads to deformation of red blood cells.

More perceived social support from classmates was tied to less disease severity in children with sickle cell anemia in ...

New research shows that inflammation levels in women with sickle cell disease are higher during the follicular phase of the ...

healthy blood cells.” CRISPR and virus-based gene therapy were both approved by the FDA in December 2023. Now, they offer an option for those battling Sickle Cell Disease, beyond the daily ...

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.

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 ...