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AbstractBordetella hinzii is a rare, opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium traditionally associated with poultry but increasingly identified as a human pathogen in…

People with sickle cell trait — those who have one sickle cell gene but do not experience sickle cell disease — may need specific laboratory monitoring for blood…

HighlightsSickle cell trait can cause severe, transfusion-dependent hematuria -- not always benign; requires thorough evaluation.Consider renal papillary necrosis…

AbstractSickle cell disease (SCD) is a type of inherited disorder of hemoglobin characterized by recurring vaso-occlusive pain crises that affect many organ systems…

Recommendations outline earlier screening and lifelong monitoring for development and cognitionAURORA, Colo., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Children’s Hospital…

Agios Pharmaceuticals is discontinuing development of its oral therapy candidate, tebapivat, for people with sickle cell disease (SCD).The decision follows…

Many patients face significant barriers when seeking care for chronic conditions. This was recently highlighted by Dr Joel Bervell, who showcased a video involving…

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) supported the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC) in developing new national standards to improve…

Marie Claire Chelini, Trinity CommunicationsWhat if one disease could unlock insights into dozens of diseases? This is the ambition underlying a new federal grant…

AbstractPregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a severe hereditary genetic condition, highly prevalent in Sub-Saharan African countries, is associated with…