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...When acute pain cannot be controlled at home, stronger pain medicines in an emergency room (ER) are needed. However, seeking help at...

...Sickle cell crisis is the most common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). Acute episodes of pain can occur anywhere in the...

...People who have 1 gene for sickle hemoglobin and 1 gene for normal hemoglobin have sickle cell trait (SCT). They usually do...

...Pulmonary (lung) disease is common and a leading cause of death for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Pulmonary hypertension and acute...

...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, causing significant pain and health complications. However, recent advancements...

...Children under 5 years old who have sickle cell disease (SCD) have a higher risk of severe infections. This is because SCD...

...Most people with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience an acute pain episode in their lifetime. The first episode can occur as early...

...Acute pain episodes are the most common cause of hospitalization for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, most episodes are managed...

...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong inherited condition that affects red blood cells. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible...

...My name is Halimat Olaniyan and I have sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell patients are born with their disease and most experience...

...Complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) can cause a large emotional burden. Pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance are linked to depression for...

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...Editor’s note: As of September 2024, Oxbryta (voxelotor) has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety concerns...

...People with sickle cell trait inherit a sickle cell gene from 1 parent and a normal gene from the other parent. They...

...High levels of iron in the body can cause life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems, and diabetes. Excessive iron (often...

...With improving treatments, people with sickle cell disease (SCD) generally have full lives and can enjoy most activities. Taking steps to control...

...Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are more vulnerable to severe infections because of damage to the spleen. The spleen is an...

...Medical imaging is a technique that doctors use to create pictures of internal body parts. Different types of imaging tests help doctors...

...Interpersonal racism occurs when personal implicit (implied) or explicit (obvious) racial beliefs affect public behavior. Interpersonal racism greatly affects the lives and...