How Much Iron Is Too Much?
The days of taking Granny’s iron tonic may not be the best medicine if you have sickle cell disease and receive blood transfusions. Low iron…
Sickle Cell Anemia
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Sickle Cell: What Is Transition Of Care?
Transition of care from pediatric to adult medicine has been recognized as a national priority by the Surgeon General in 1984 and later years by…
Should You Take Hydroxyurea?
All individuals with or who have a loved one affected by sickle cell disease should be aware of a medication called hydroxyurea. What makes this…
Family Health History: A Gift That Keeps On Giving
The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy delicious food and talk with family members. As you gather this holiday season, why not focus on…
Sickle Cell & Flu Shots: Facts You Don’t Know
Common illnesses, like the flu, can quickly become dangerous, especially for a person with sickle cell disease. Studies have shown that people with sickle cell disease,…
A Drug That Treats Sickle Cell?
Despite its long scientific and medical history, sickle cell disease lags behind most other well-known diseases when it comes to the availability of effective drugs…
Sickle Cell: Dr. Althea Grant Answers Your Questions
Sickle cell occurs in about 1 in every 500 African-American births. About 2 million Americans, or 1 in 12 African Americans, carry the sickle cell…
Do You Carry A Sickle Cell Trait?
People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have what’s called sickle cell trait. This means the person won’t have the disease,…
What Is Sickle Cell Sabbath?
Sickle Cell Sabbath, on September 16, 2012, brings together faith-based and neighborhood partnerships in Baptist churches around the United States to increase awareness about sickle…
What Is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell anemia affects the red blood cells. About one in every 600 Blacks is born with sickle cell, and one in 12 blacks carry…
Sickle Cell Trait & Athletes
“Having the sickle cell trait does not exclude an athlete from participating in sports, however, the training staff and coaches need to take precautions to…
Sickle Cell: Why Blacks Need To Be More Aware
Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder affecting people of all races, not just African Americans. Healthy red blood cells are round,…
Sickle Cell: Do You Know When To Seek Help?
Do you know how to handle sickle cell emergencies? Can you recognize the symptoms of a sickle cell emergency? What do you know about sickle…
Natural Remedies For Sickle Cell
Get support for sickle cell anemia by focusing on your unique nutritional needs. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help…
Managing Sickle Cell Pain
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen…
