It’s a medical breakthrough in treating sickle cell disease and a Michigan man is proof that it works.

Daniel Cressy says today is a life-changing day. The man in his 20s received a gene therapy transfusion Wednesday at Manning ...

September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. While many people are familiar with sickle cell anemia, sickle cell traits have also plagued our community. Sickle cell trait (SCT) is an inherited blood ...

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 ...

Howard University opens the first comprehensive wellness center for sickle cell disease in Washington, D.C., offering personalized care and support.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with myeloid and monocytic leukemia are at increased risk for leukemia. Future prospective studies are ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic blood disorders. A person inherits SCD from their parents when they inherit two copies of the sickle cell gene, one from each parent. This hereditary ...

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Chantez Sanford was diagnosed with sickle cell disease as an infant. It’s an inherited blood disorder that can cause anemia, organ damage, and sometimes even death — a painful reality his family knows ...