Sickle Cell Disease news and research updates
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Health experts urge urgent action on sickle cell in Nigeria, Africa
Health professionals and researchers in the health sector have called for urgent, coordinated action to address the growing burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria and across…
Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
A 41-year-old Silver Spring woman who has endured debilitating pain crises and frequent hospitalizations throughout much of her life as the result of sickle cell disease has been…
Determinants of clinical severity in children with sickle cell disease and confirmed asthma
Abstract Background Asthma is a frequent comorbidity in children with sickle cell disease and has been associated with an increased risk of acute complications, particularly…
New study links sickle cell anemia to lower ovarian reserve in women
Women with sickle cell anemia (SCA), the most common and severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD), have significantly lower ovarian reserve relative to women without SCA and with…
Advanced gene editing ‘promising’ for sickle cell disease, but access challenges remain
Key takeaways: Two studies highlight the potential of gene editing for sickle cell disease treatment. Despite increasing evidence of efficacy, high costs and manufacturing…
Etavopivat Reduces VOCs and Boosts Hemoglobin in Sickle Cell Disease
Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating etavopivat in adults and pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Etavopivat is a once-daily, oral pyruvate…
Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trial Pipeline Shows Potential with Active Contributions from 55+ Key Companies | DelveInsight
DelveInsight’s “Sickle Cell Disease Pipeline Insights 2026” report provides comprehensive insights about 55+ companies and 60+ drugs in the Sickle Cell Disease Competitive…
Multidrug Toxicity During Acute Painful Crises in Sickle Cell Diseases
Abstract Background: Hydroxyurea and red blood cells (RBC) transfusions prolong survival in sickle cell diseases (SCD). Methods: All patients were included. Results: We studied…
Titi's fundraiser for The Sickle Cell Society
21 YEARS HAS GONE BY SO QUICKLY ... Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my page. I will be taking part in London Marathon again and will be raising awareness and funds…
Decoding thalassemia and sickle cell disease: advances in molecular technologies for comprehensive variant detection
Abstract Thalassemia and sickle cell disease are inherited hemoglobinopathies caused by pathogenic variants in the globin genes and represent a major global health burden. Despite…
An Investigation comparing clinicians’ knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a common inherited haemoglobinopathy with significant oral and systemic implications. Despite its prevalence in multi-ethnic populations…
HSCT Shows Curative Potential in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is both possible and effective in adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a retrospective single-center study…