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India has set an ambitious target: eliminate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047, the centenary year of Independence.The mission focuses on early screening, genetic…

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen.SCD is…

23-year-old becomes first in Louisiana functionally cured of sickle cell disease

If you or your partner carries the sickle cell gene, understanding your genotype combination before starting a family is one of the most important things you can do…

A Louisiana Man Is Now Functionally Cured Of Sickle Cell Disease, And His Breakthrough Could Change Lives For Black PatientsBlogged by Grace L A New Orleans…

SICKLE CELL BREAKTHROUGH: A Metairie man is now the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.

 After 23 years living with sickle cell disease, Daniel Cressy just rang the bell—making history as the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured…

Beyond the physical pain and medical complications, many people living with sickle cell disease continue to face emotional stress, financial hardship, social stigma…

Most people have heard of Sickle Cell Disease. Far fewer understand how it is inherited. Or that many individuals carrying the sickle cell trait may never…

Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts…