While it’s hard to pinpoint the exact number of Americans who use charcoal toothpaste, its use has grown over the years. The main use of ... Read More
Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Expert Panel Discusses ‘Changing the Paradigm for Sickle Cell Disease’
On the final day of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, a distinguished panel gathered for a Facebook Live event on BlackDoctor.org (BDO) ... Read More
Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Clinical Trials: What Black People Should Know
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
Why I Chose to Do an Clinical 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
This Chemo Drug Is Safe for Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
A chemotherapy drug taken by mouth has been found to safely and effectively manage sickle cell disease in children, a new study ... Read More
Faith Over Fear: How an Infant’s Family Treated Her Sickle Cell Disease
As a newborn, Savannah Spio was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a condition that requires lifelong care. Her parents, Lillian and ... Read More
I Tried Gene Therapy—and Haven’t Needed a Blood Transfusion Since!
Sickle cell disease (SCD) has long been a significant health challenge in the Black American community, disproportionately affecting ... Read More
The Unbreakable Bond of Two Siblings Living with Sickle Cell
Growing up with sickle cell disease (SCD) means navigating a complex journey marked by resilience. As children with SCD mature, they face ... 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
“Sickle Cell Couldn’t Define Me”: A Family’s Fight for a Cure Leads to a Medical Breakthrough
Advocating for your child’s health can mean the difference between managing symptoms and finally seeking to cure his or her disease. Deborah ... Read More
What Black Patients Need to Know About Bone Marrow Transplants
While some people with sickle cell anemia can have a high-quality life with the use of medication and medical procedures, others need a ... Read More
My Daughter Has Sickle Cell, This Is How We Keep Her Life Normal
As a mother, all you want to do is protect your kids from the world but more importantly, keep them happy and healthy. I think I speak for ... Read More