Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces sickle-cell treatment program in Charleston while assuring SC Sen. Tim Scott that federal ...

sickle-like shape. This can result in anemia, increased risk of infection and organ damage. And because the abnormally shaped blood cells can block blood vessels, people with SCD experience episodes ...

More perceived social support from classmates was tied to less disease severity in children with sickle cell anemia in ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells ...

Eneles Zhou’s five children have sickle cell disease. Her daily routine is a fight against pain, infection and a broken ...

Though it must be approached with care and awareness, physical activity can be a powerful ally in managing sickle cell disease. With the right guidance, moderate and consistent movement strengthens ...

Columnist Mary Shaniqua offers examples of some symptoms of sickle cell that are lesser known than fatigue and a ...

“Our results reinforce that hydroxyurea, the most efficacious medicine available for sickle cell disease, continues to have ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...

and reduces the risk of clots blocking blood vessels in the lungs. The drug helps red blood cells stay round and flexible, rather than sickle-shaped, according to St. Jude Children’s Research ...