Sickle cell anemia is the most severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD). Treatments for sickle cell anemia include medications, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants. SCD is a group of ...

Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped cells to block blood flow to the lungs, leading to acute chest syndrome. Common treatment methods involve oxygen supplementation and pain management. Sickle ...

Sickle cell anemia is the world's most common genetic disorder. It causes the red blood pigment hemoglobin to crystallize, ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Ensuring no one fights alone. The Carilion Clinic Sickle Cell Collaborative is holding a walk to honor sickle cell patients and their caregivers on Saturday. Sickle cell disease is a ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The American Red Cross is educating people in South Mississippi about sickle cell anemia. On Wednesday, the organization hosted a blood drive in Pascagoula for people to ...

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition that impacts red blood cells. It can cause a variety of symptoms, which may include anemia, infections, and blockages in blood vessels. Sickle cell disease ...

Brooklyn Haynes practically grew up at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. The 27-year-old Oakland resident was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth and was first treated for the ...

Iron deficient anemia is the most common blood disorder among Americans, affecting about 3.5 million people. Women are more likely than men to become anemic. Sheldon Berger, D.O., clinical assistant ...

Memantine, a long-approved and cost-effective drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, could also benefit patients with sickle cell anemia in the future. Initial clinical data from an international ...

Sickle cell anemia may qualify as a disability for people experiencing severe symptoms, allowing access to benefits. However, eligibility depends on how the condition affects daily life. Sickle cell ...