As a newborn, Savannah Spio was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a condition that requires lifelong care. Her parents, Lillian and Justin, sought out treatment for Savannah at Cedars-Sinai. In her first few weeks of motherhood, Lillian Spio received disturbing read more about Faith Over Fear: How an Infant’s Family Treated Her Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) has long been a significant health challenge in the Black American community, disproportionately affecting individuals of African descent. This inherited blood disorder alters the shape of red blood cells, leading to painful episodes, organ damage, and read more about I Tried Gene Therapy—and Haven’t Needed a Blood Transfusion Since!
Growing up with sickle cell disease (SCD) means navigating a complex journey marked by resilience. As children with SCD mature, they face new physical and emotional challenges, including the increasing complications of the disease and the significant shift in their read more about The Unbreakable Bond of Two Siblings Living with Sickle Cell
(HealthDay News) — There's more good news in the battle against sickle cell disease, with another trial finding CRISPR gene-editing therapy delivering impressive results for patients. “It’s encouraging that this gene-editing treatment continues to show promising efficacy for sickle cell patients,” read more about This Trial Shows Promise in Fighting Sickle Cell Disease
