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Sickle Cell Disease
Teen Undergoes First Ever Penis Reduction
While many men are finding out ways to make their's bigger and millions of dollars are spent on infomercials claiming ways to add inches, ... Read More
NFL’s McCourty Twins Take Down Sickle Cell
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_rdP7SqIBY&w=560&h=315] On the field, twin NFL defensive backs Devin (New England ... Read More
Iron: Is Too Much Harmful? (Infographic)
Getting enough iron is important for immune function, but what happens when your body gets too much? Having excess iron - iron overload - ... Read More
4 Ways To Stay Fit With Sickle Cell
Chronic pain is one of the most common complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Avoiding activities that can trigger a full blown pain ... Read More
Living With Sickle Cell: A Journey From Hospital Bed To Author
The pressure of ordinary life is enough to cause you to lose your mind, so what causes a person living with a life-threatening blood ... Read More
Blood Transfusions: What Are The Risks?
What are blood transfusion risks? Blood transfusion errors can occur in about 1 out of 14,000 transfusions. Most transfusion reactions ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Sickle Cell: Forgotten, But Not Gone
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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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Dr. Althea Grant: “This Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving”
Holidays are wonderful times to enjoy delicious food and talk with family members. As you all gather together, why not focus on your ... Read More