September 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a historic move aimed at spotlighting a vital public health issue, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold its first-ever ...

After decades of limited progress in the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD), both patients and physicians are on the verge of monumental change. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) can affect people of any ethnicity but is much more common among Africans and African Americans. Other ethnic groups with higher rates of SCD include Hispanic Americans from ...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a devasting genetic disease with US patient population around 120,000; SCD disproportionally affects Black and African Americans, comprising more than 98% of patients ...

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers assessed nutrition-related studies involving sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, particularly those in Africa. SCD, a congenital blood condition, ...

As the year opens up, many of us living with sickle cell disease find ourselves in a reflective space. Gratitude at the beginning of the year is not simply a list of blessings; for people living with ...

(WXYZ) — September is National Sickle Cell Awareness month! The 2024 Sickle Cell Matters Walk took place in Detroit on Saturday morning to raise awareness about SCD ...

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 ...

Research suggests sickle cell anemia may offer some protection against HIV and may also slow HIV progression. However, experts still need further research to understand why this occurs. Share on ...