Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know
Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen ...
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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.
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 ...
‘Ground-breaking’ gene treatment for sickle cell disease to be rolled out on NHS
A GROUNDBREAKING genetic treatment with the potential to cure sickle cell disease will be rolled out on the NHS. The one-off ...
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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 ...
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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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Sickle Cell Anemia Testing & Screening Market to Reach USD 383 Million by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 6.1%
Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia and the Need for Early DiagnosisSickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by a ...
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‘Sickle cell pain is the worst I have ever felt in my life - it’s hard to put into words'
Sickle cell is the fastest growing genetic condition in the UK where red blood cells are sickle shaped rather than circular. This leads to agonising blockages that damage organs and can lead to ...
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Understanding gallbladder issues in sickle cell patients
High bilirubin levels increase the risk of developing bilirubin gallstones—a type of gallstone more prevalent in Sickle Cell ...
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Beyond Drugs: Blood-Based Therapies in Sickle Cell Disease and Beyond
Given the remarkable advances seen with gene therapies for sickle cell disease (SCD ... One has been the move beyond simple transfusion to red blood cell exchanges (RBCX). If a patient receives ...
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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 during Black History Month.
Red Cross seeks blood donors
The American Red Cross of North Central Wisconsin says about 15,000 blood platelets went uncollected last month because of ...