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FACEBOOK CHAT FOR WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY

Facebook Chat with the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Friday 6/19/15 @12pm CST!   ... Read More

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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

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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

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjuYYaQJKJ8] ... Read More

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

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