Sickle Cell Disease news and research updates
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Breakthrough gene therapy for sickle cell disease remains out of reach in Africa
As Uganda rolls out mandatory nationwide screening of newborns for sickle cell disease this month, a gene therapy celebrated in the United States and Europe remains financially…
- Clinical Trials and Researchhealth.osu.edu
Research lab seeks to meet unexpected challenges of sickle cell disease and reproductive health
Sickle cell disease (SCD) , an inherited blood disorder passed down through genes, shows up significantly more often in Black populations. In people with SCD, normal, rounded red…
'Closing pilot sickle cell unit could be fatal'
Sickle cell patients at the Royal London Hospital will have to return to using A&E for emergency care after a five-month pilot ended Ending an emergency care pilot for sickle cell…
Sickle cell patients shifting to adult care visit ER more often: US study
As they shift from pediatric to adult care, young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) appear to visit the emergency room more often and be prescribed less hydroxyurea , a…
Sickle Cell Disease FAQ: Subtypes, Current Therapies, and Access Challenges
Learn what sickle cell disease is, who it affects most, today’s treatment options, and how cost and inequities limit access. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex inherited blood…
- Newsajmc.com
New Sickle Cell Therapies Highlight Equity Gaps and Treatment Progress
Racial and ethnic disparities in health care persist in every facet related to equitable access, quality, and progressive research of diseases that disproportionately impact…
Acupuncture with Bleeding Techniques and Autogenic Breathing for Sickle Cell Pain Crisis: A Case Report
Rhys May North Seattle Community Acupuncture and Wedgwood Acupuncture & Botanical Medicine Keywords: Case report, sickle cell anemia, pain, acupuncture, traditional Chinese…
Government Screens 6.83 Crore in Tribal Areas for Sickle Cell Disease
The Government of India has screened more than 6.83 crore individuals in tribal-dominated areas for sickle cell anaemia as of February 3, 2026. Among those screened, nearly 2.38…
Stroke burden and functional impacts in adults with sickle cell disease
Stroke in sickle cell disease (SCD) has been well characterized in children, but data in adults remain insufficient, particularly regarding long-term functional consequences. The…
SCAFO Celebrates Black History Month 2026!
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Sickle Cell Oregon Globe
Staying Safe and Healthy This Winter As we move through February, cold weather remains a significant concern for our sickle cell community. Cold temperatures cause blood vessels…
- Happeningsnews-medical.net
Stiff red blood cells drive sickle cell disease severity
A new breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities could explain why patients with the same genetic sickle cell mutation experience different…