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

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

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…

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…

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…

Sickle cell anemia explainedLearn about sickle cell anemia.

Learn about sickle cell anemia and blood behavior in sickle cell patientsHow a tiny device can help predict the behavior of sickle cells.

A new “functional cure” for sickle cell disease may come in the form of an experimental one-time gene editing cell therapy, renizgamglogene autogedtemcel (reni-cel…

The student-led event started after a School Without Walls staff member who lost two their sons to sickle cell disease. The event focuses on education and…

Gonzalez explains how new findings in weather-related emergency department visits and pain in pediatric sickle cell disease can guide clinicians.Clinicians should…