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Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide.It's a genetic condition that changes the shape of red blood cells from…

“Sickle cell is close to my heart, having impacted my family and my own life as a carrier of the trait. Growing up, I didn’t see enough awareness about the…

KAMPALA AND KAYUNGA, UGANDA—Olivia Nansamba sits on a narrow hospital bed, her 6-month-old son in her arms, her young daughter nestled beside her. She traveled two…

People living with sickle cell disease face daunting physical challenges and misunderstanding of sickle cell pain by healthcare providers. But with the right care,…

Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease has launched the #SC360 campaign which features real stories from #SickleCellDisease patients,…

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. In this condition, red blood cells become rigid and crescent…

A question that has haunted sickle cell disease for decades finally has an answer.VBRI researcher Dr. Prithu Sundd published a study in Nature Communications…

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As headlines out of New York City report promising breakthroughs in the search for a sickle cell…

What you need to know:According to the Ministry of Health, an estimated 14,000 children are born with sickle cell disease annually in Kenya, making it a significant…

The fight against sickle cell disease (SCD) has taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of a new strategic plan by the Michigan Department of Health and…