Increase voluntary blood donations to combat sickle cell disease
This article is authored by Chetan Makam, senior vice president and general manager, Global Blood Solutions, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies.
One woman's story brings new insight - and hope - to sickle cell disease
Patricia McGill is among the oldest people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease, and she attributes her longevity to optimism, faith, a supportive community and good nutrition. She spoke with NBC News' Fredlyn Pierre Louis on Early Today.
Comprehensive Guide to Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms and Treatment
Current sickle cell disease treatment options include: A cornerstone of SCD treatment since 1988, hydroxyurea works by increasing the production of hemoglobin F, which helps prevent the formation of sickled red blood cells. Hydroxyurea has been shown to reduce the frequency of pain crises, acute chest syndrome, and the need for blood transfusions.
'It's excruciating pain' locals raise awareness for sickle cell disease
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Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Center awarded $1 million grant
Sickle cell disease affects one out of every 365 African-American births. The Papitto Opportunity Connection has provided a $1 million grant to the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Center. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder where the red blood cells become sickled or crescent shaped and can have difficulty passing through smaller blood vessels.
Blood drive to raise awareness for sickle cell disease
September is sickles cell awareness month. One Chicago woman who was diagnosed at birth is raising funds and awareness with a blood drive at Barbara A. Sizemore Academy today.
Lifespan gets $1 million to improve sickle cell care
Papitto Opportunity Connection is hoping to help people struggling with a disease that it claims is "woefully understudied ...
Gene-editing therapy gives teen with sickle cell disease a chance for a brighter future
Soon after turning one and taking his first steps, Ryan began facing a lot of challenges. He had to have his spleen removed ...
Why gene therapy for sickle cell is slow to catch on with patients
Student Zoe Davis, 20, was just weeks into her junior year when she landed back in the hospital with severe sickle cell pain ...
Sentara and EVMS to launch Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program
The program will bring specialists from hospital medicine, general medicine, psychiatry and pain medicine under one roof.
Revolutionary sickle cell treatment providing hope and equity in action
The RUBY Trial is showing promise in treating patients fighting sickle cell disease, and Ohio is setting a national standard ...
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Sickle cell community scrambles to find safe plan after a drug is pulled from the market
After Pfizer withdrew its sickle cell drug from the market, patients with the condition and their doctors were left ...
Pfizer withdraws sickle-cell disease treatment
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta from all markets where ...
Pfizer’s Strategy Looks Shakier After Sickle-Cell Disappointment
The company said it was withdrawing Oxbryta, a daily pill for patients with the disease, a serious, lifelong condition.