Columnist Mary Shaniqua offers examples of some symptoms of sickle cell that are lesser known than fatigue and a ...

While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are fundamentally different in terms of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily life.

People with an inherited blood disorder have actively avoided seeking ambulance care because of past negative experiences, ...

Variations in inflammation may contribute to vaso-occlusive events (VOEs) during the menstrual cycles of women with SCD, per ...

In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

A new study shows that hydroxyurea, an oral drug, safely and effectively manages sickle cell disease in children. Kids who took the medication had fewer hospital visits and better health outcomes.

Among more than 2,000 children with sickle cell anemia, the most severe form of SCD, those treated with hydroxyurea over a prolonged period of time visited the emergency department less frequently ...

The ministry of Health in Uganda has launched an extensive newborn screening initiative designed to tackle sickle cell ...