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Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that mostly impacts Black and Hispanic Americans. It makes a patient’s blood cells change from the typical doughnut shape into the shape of a ...

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Those with sickle cell disease produce unusually shaped red blood cells. It can be life-threatening and cause recurring intense pain, when blood vessels become blocked by the misshapen cells.

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells, which can block blood flow, cause chronic pain, and lead to a host of physical ...

Sickle cell conditions are genetic blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. While both sickle cell trait and sickle ...

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Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited red blood cell disorder in the U.S., researchers said in background notes.

Listen to a short summary Read by Guy R. Your browser does not support the audio element.Sickle cell disease is a serious ...

An oral chemo drug is safe and effective for sickle cell disease in children Hydroxyurea helps red blood cells retain a healthy, round shape The drug significantly reduced ER visits and hospital ...