Sickle Cell Disease is a chronic, inherited blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is best known for ...

There are basically three different causes of anemia: blood loss, decreased or faulty red blood cell production, or destruction of red blood cells. Blood tests will not only confirm the diagnosis ...

The story of sickle cell disease in Michigan has always been one of resilience. Black families have advocated, organized, and cared for each other when systems looked the other way. This program has ...

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

Experts make case for early testing, prevention and careIn this report, VINCENT KURAUN explores the groundbreaking strategies for managing sickle cell disease, with a particular focus on crisis ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells, which can block blood flow, cause chronic pain, and lead to a host of physical ...

By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community ...

Enrollment is complete for the first groups of sickle cell patients taking pociredir and enrollment has begun for the 20 mg ...

Red blood cell tests may include a hemoglobin test or hematocrit test; a low count or percentage may be caused by a type of anemia. White blood cells are an important part of the immune response.

The Michigan Sickle Cell Data Collection Program has been tracking information from the estimated 4,000 Michigan residents ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD ... improves anemia, and reduces the risk of clots blocking blood vessels in the lungs. The drug helps red blood cells stay round and flexible, rather than sickle-shaped ...