When you look at the sickle cell disease (SCD) numbers in the United States, you’ll find people of African descent at the top. Approximately ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Cured! First Adult Canadian Woman Cured of Sickle Cell!
A Canadian woman just set the bar for possibly many more to be healed of sickle cell anemia after becoming the first adult in Canada to be ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait & Protecting The Student Athlete
Sickle cell trait is among the top killers of athletes in high school and college sports. The words “sickle cell anemia” may ring a bell for ... Read More
Empower Yourself: Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Managing Sickle Cell Disease
The latest news on sickle cell disease is encouraging. Bone marrow stem cell transplantation represents the strongest potential cure for ... Read More
Mother Shares Videos to Show the Ugly Truth About Sickle Cell
It’s hard to watch any child to go through pain, and when it’s your child in pain, that feeling of helplessness is even more ... Read More
Kiki Shepard: Bringing The End Of Sickle Cell To The Spotlight
Showtime at the Apollo was known for many things: putting the spotlight on today's famous acts first, shutting down acts that had little or ... Read More
Iron Supplements 101: How To Take Them Safely
Some health conditions, such as anemia, can spur a doctor’s prescription for iron supplements. These capsules, tablets or liquids work to ... Read More
Iron Overload: What To Know Before A Blood Transfusion
Many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergo blood transfusions to improve the amount of oxygen-carrying blood cells to vital ... Read More
Devin & Jason McCourty Have A Winning Strategy To Tackle Sickle Cell [VIDEO]
Growing up, twin NFL defensive backs Devin (New England Patriots) and Jason McCourty (Tennessee Titans) saw firsthand the challenges that ... Read More
NFL’s Devin & Jason McCourty Talk Sickle Cell Awareness In Exclusive Q&A
Growing up, twin NFL defensive backs Devin (New England Patriots) and Jason McCourty (Tennessee Titans) saw firsthand the challenges that ... Read More
Closing the Gaps: NIH Grants Aim To Reduce Barriers To Quality Care Among Teens, Adults With Sickle Cell
Here’s the good news: scientific advances are helping people with sickle cell disease live longer, more productive lives. From hydroxyurea, ... Read More
State Of Sickle Cell Disease 2016 Report: “This Status Quo Is Unacceptable”
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited, lifelong chronic disorder affecting nearly 100,000 Americans and a growing global health problem ... Read More