Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States, most commonly black Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
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 ... Read More
Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes: Yes, There Is A Difference
If you're like me, at first glance you can't tell the difference between a yam and a sweet potato. They both are orange on the inside and ... Read More
Experimental Drug Shows Long-Term Health Benefits To Sickle Cell Warriors
Sickle Cell Disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans, a large percentage being Black. If you or a loved one are fighting sickle cell ... Read More
The Latest in Sickle Cell and How It Affects Patients
Sickle cell disease is a rare but very common blood disorder amongst the black community. It is a genetic condition that not only affects ... Read More
Miami Men Living Well With Sickle Cell Townhall Meeting (Video)
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Let’s Get Real: Addressing Clinical Trial Fears (Video)
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Dr. Idowu Eases Tensions Surrounding Clinical Trials (Video)
I’m Modupe Idowu, I'm the medical director for UT Physicians Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center here in Houston, Texas. Clinical trials are ... Read More
My Story: Clinical Trials Helped Me Live (Video)
I think it's important for patients to participate in clinical trials because it helps add to the academic knowledge so that there will be ... Read More
BLACKDOCTOR.ORG is a New Media Partner of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
BLACKDOCTOR.ORG is a New Media Partner of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. New National Media Partnership Will Enhance ... Read More
Sickle Cycle Is On The Rise!
Charlotte Curtis was diagnosed at birth with Sickle Cell Disease (SC). Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that blocks the ... Read More
Generation S – Patrice’s Story
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