Sickle Cell Disease news and research updates
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Govt paying special attention to anaemia, sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas, says Health Minister
Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar on Friday said that the State government is committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving medical services in remote tribal…
Agios’ next-gen PK drug fails blood cancer study but sickle cell disease ambitions remain undimmed
Agios Pharmaceuticals’ next-gen pyruvate kinase (PK) activator has failed a phase 2 study in a group of rare blood cancers, although the biopharma is still holding out hope in…
10-Year Study Affirms Life-Changing Benefits of Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Anemia
Cincinnati Children’s researchers collaborate with colleagues in Uganda and beyond to help children where the disease burden is highest. New findings published in NEJM. Fewer…
Rotarians push for mass sickle cell testing across Uganda
The Ministry of Health says more than 500,000 children have been tested over the past 10 years, with more than 34,000 found positive for the disease. However, experts warn that…
Inmate who died had blood disease, belonged in a hospital, family says
CaSandra Pearson had sickle cell anemia and mental health issues, her family says. They question the medical care she received at the Bexar County Jail. An inmate who died after…
Higher vitamin A linked to better lung function in sickle cell anemia
Study involved 70 children and adolescents with SCA Higher vitamin A levels in the blood were significantly associated with better lung function in children and adolescents with…
Uganda Launches Africa First Local Sickle Cell Drug Manufacturing
Quality Chemical Industries has launched Africa's first locally manufactured hydroxyurea to combat sickle cell disease. The stakes are unprecedented. Uganda has achieved a…
Uganda’s sickle cell breakthrough
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has taken a significant step in the fight against sickle cell disease following the launch of locally manufactured Hydroxyurea by Quality…
Uganda's Sickle Cell Breakthrough
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has taken a significant step in the fight against sickle cell disease following the launch of locally manufactured Hydroxyurea by Quality Chemical…
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease is a group of inherited blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through the body. Read more about Sickle Cell Disease…
AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children…
Sickle cell patient died after complications
A woman who was the first patient in Norfolk to receive a new treatment for sickle cell disease died after medical complications, an inquest heard. Veronique Mwembo, 32, died at…