Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that impact the hemoglobin and cause red blood cells to form a sickle shape. ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
What Every Sickle Cell Warrior Must Know About Their Patient Journey
As you try to maintain consistent wellness, it is imperative that you navigate the Patient Journey Roadmap by making five key stops to ... Read More
My Story as a Doctor & Sickle Cell Warrior: “We Are Resilient”
We often hear early diagnosis is the key to getting effective treatment and improving prognosis. But what happens when the timing of your ... Read More
SCD Pain Crisis? Here’s What to Do
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a condition that lasts for life. Turning normal blood cells into sickle shapes, SCD presents a whole host of ... Read More
My Story: “I Have Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Doesn’t Have Me!”
In her 20s, Kamaya Hoskins should be finishing college, having fun with her friends, and excited about all the days ahead. Instead, she's ... Read More
Treating the Treatment: How to Overcome SCD Side Effects
Sufferers of sickle cell disease (SCD) already have it tough enough. A chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment, SCD can cause ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait vs. Sickle Cell Disease: Why Black People Need to Know the Difference
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) are often confused. While they are related, they’re actually two different genetic ... Read More
Black Blood Donors: 3 Ways Your Blood Can Save a Life
The United States’ lengthy medical history of malpractice and discrimination against Black women is a profound and widely-known truth in our ... Read More
Remembering Rapper, Prodigy Of Mobb Deep: Lessons We Can All Learn
Rapper Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, who brought us '90s hits like "Shook Ones, Part II", "Quiet Storm" and more died on June 20, 2017. He was ... Read More
Why I Chose to Do an Experimental Trial to Potentially Cure My Sickle Cell Disease
For as long as I can remember, sickle cell disease has been a part of my life. It was something my mom always talked openly about—I was ... Read More
Why Black Sickle Cell Patients Deserve More: Q&A with Dr. Ted Love
Dr. Ted Love's early experiences were pivotal in shaping his passion for healthcare advocacy, particularly for marginalized communities, ... Read More
This Trial Shows Promise in Fighting Sickle Cell Disease
(HealthDay News) — There's more good news in the battle against sickle cell disease, with another trial finding CRISPR gene-editing ... Read More
