Gallstones and Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often experience gallstones. These are solid, rock-like structures that form in the gallbladder. The condition is...
Grace Adeyinka...Grace is a Sickle Cell Patient, she was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at birth and has been a warrior and fighter...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with sickle cell every...
Eye Problems and Sickle Cell Disease...An eye problem called sickle cell retinopathy (SCR) is a common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It happens when blood flow...
Complications of Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) can experience many complications of the disease. Symptoms and complications are different for each person and...
Delayed Puberty and Sickle Cell Disease...Many teenagers with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience developmental delays because of anemia. Boys and girls with sickle cell anemia may see...
Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease...Hydroxyurea has been used to treat sickle cell disease (SCD) since the 1980s. It is the most common treatment for sickle cell...
Caring for Someone with Sickle Cell...Taking care of someone with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be both rewarding and challenging. There may be many things to remember...
Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease...The only cure for sickle cell disease (SCD) is a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. This is a procedure where your...
Blood Tests for Sickle Cell Disease...Regular blood work is an important way to track overall health. It is especially important for people with blood disorders like sickle...
Blood Transfusions and Sickle Cell Disease...Blood transfusion therapy is a procedure that is used to treat and prevent certain complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Transfusions decrease...
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Asthma Medications and Sickle Cell Disease...Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, gasping, and chest tightness. Asthma is common in...
Acute Chest Syndrome and Sickle Cell Disease...Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a common and severe complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It happens when blood flow to the...
Boys and Men with Sickle Cell Disease...Men and women have similar rates of sickle cell disease (SCD). This is because SCD is not sex-linked. This means that the...
What Causes Sickle Cell Disease?...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the HBB gene. This gene provides instructions for the...
Types of Sickle Cell...Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders. The specific type of SCD a person has depends on which HBB gene...
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
