BDO attended the SCDAA 47th Annual National Conference and we got a chance to speak with Wanda Williams, who is a 70-year-old Sickle Cell patient. Watch to learn Wanda's ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
New Treatments For Sickle Cell Disease (Video)
James Eckman, MD discusses new treatments and what the future might hold for Sickle Cell Disease patients! This seminar was filmed live at the SCDAA 47th Annual National ... Read More
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, ... Read More
FDA Issues Accelerated Approval For New Sickle Cell Drug, Oxbryta
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Oxbryta (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years ... Read More
Breakthrough Treatment: Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease (Video)
We're live from The SCDAA 47th Annual National Conference in Baltimore, MD! This seminar, led by Julie Kanter, MD, discusses gene therapy for Sickle Cell disease patients. ... Read More
New Sickle Cell Drug, ADAKVEO, Approved!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Novartis’ Adakveo (crizanlizumab) to decrease the frequency of pain crises, in adults and children age 16 years and older with ... Read More
Are These 5 Health Conditions In Your Family Tree?
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an important factor in your health status. Some ... Read More
Dennis Shares His Sickle Cell Journey (Video)
Dennis McCullum shares his Sickle Cell journey. ... Read More
Dr. Mack Addresses Challenges Faced By Sickle Cell Patients (Video)
Dr. Kyle Mack discusses the many challenges Sickle Cell patients face every day. ... Read More
Sickle Cell Warrior Marcus Shares His Story (Video)
Marcus Valentine shares his story about living with Sickle Cell. ... Read More
Sickle Cell Report: New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord Blood
We all may have stipulations when it comes to donating organs and even blood. However, pregnant women should keep in mind that donating their umbilical cord blood could also save ... Read More
The Best Natural Oils For Your Hair Type
"Which oil to use?" THAT is the question! Check out some of our fans (you) favorite picks for their particular hair type. Simple and easy! Oils for Everyday Hair Use For the ... Read More
Supplement, L-Glutamine, May Ease Sickle Cell Disease Pain
Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States, most commonly black Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Luckily, ... Read More
Only 1/3 Of Blacks Aware Of Sickle Cell Disease’s Racial Disparities
Do you know how much and how often sickle cell disease truly affects blacks? According to Sickle Cell Anemia News, a “National Poll of African-Americans on Sickle Cell Disease ... Read More