'Stiff' cells provide new explanation for differing symptoms in sickle cell patients

A new breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities could explain why patients with the ...
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Addressing sickle cell disease: The importance of genetic counseling

People are often encouraged to “know their status,” however this healthy habit can be applied to more than just safe-sex practices. Although they are not the only community who suffers with sickle ...
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Experts demand universal sickle cell screening for all infants

The Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, Prof. Obiageli Nnodu, said early screening and continuous care significantly reduce under-five ...

Advocates push to close blood donation gap for those living with sickle cell disease

Dor people of colour, finding the right blood match is far from routine and donor diversity could be the difference between ...
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'Let love not make you blind:' Mother recounts loss of daughters to sickle cell disease

Hope Fortunate Achiro, 40, a pharmacist, lost two daughters to sickle cell disease within just two months in November 2024 and January 2025.
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Blood Assurance urges more donors in Fort Payne to support sickle cell patients

During Black History Month, Blood Assurance urges more African American donors in North Alabama to aid sickle cell patients ...
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Sickle Cell Patient is Successfully Treated with a Novel Gene Therapy

Sickle cell disease refers to a group of genetic diseases that impact a protein that ferries oxygen through the blood. That protein is called hemoglobin, and in sickle cell disease, aberrant ...