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Jan 31, 2026

Accelerated brain atrophy in sickle cell anemia despite chronic exchange transfusion therapy—A case report

AbstractNeurovascular complications are a common and major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA). Prior studies have…

A genetic disease, SCD is marked by the production of a faulty version of adult hemoglobin — the protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen — that causes red blood cells to acquire a sickle-like shape. Sickle cells are prone to getting stuck in blood vessels, which can block blood flow and lead to painful episodes known as vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). “Acute pain episodes can begin in early infancy and increase in frequency with age,” the researchers wrote. Meanwhile, chronic pain can start to o

Jan 29, 2026

Chronic pain means greater disability for young people with sickle cell: Study

Chronic pain among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell diseaseexternal link, opens in a new tab (SCD) is associated with more functional disability —…

Jan 27, 2026

Screening tool identifies developmental risks in young children with SCD: Study

A neurodevelopmental screening tool may identify toddlers and preschool children with sickle cell diseaseexternal link, opens in a new tab (SCD) who are at risk for…

Jan 22, 2026

Born at UC Berkeley: a breakthrough in the treatment of sickle cell disease

A sickle is a crescent-shaped blade once used to harvest wheat. When red blood cells take on that same curved shape, it signals sickle cell disease –– an inherited…

Jan 20, 2026

Alzheimer’s drug memantine may help prevent SCD crises, especially in kids

Memantineexternal link, opens in a new tab, an oral medication that’s been used for decades to help treat Alzheimer’s disease, is generally tolerated well by people…

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