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What Is Sickle Cell Disease?


FDA Approves First Gene Therapies to Treat Patients with Sickle ...

Casgevy, a cell-based gene therapy, is approved for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years of age and older with recurrent ...

Know Your Sickle Cell Trait | NCDHHS

Two genes for sickle cell hemoglobin results in sickle cell anemia, the most severe form of sickle cell disease. In other words, if both a male and female have ...

Sickle Cell Anemia Overview: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis ... - Pfizer

The healthy hemoglobin in people with sickle cell trait functions well enough to prevent red blood cells from taking on the C shape. Consequently, people with ...

Sickle Cell Disease - UI Health

Hemoglobin SS, or sickle cell anemia, is the most common and most severe kind of sickle cell disease. Other common forms are hemoglobin SC disease and ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) - NMDP

How does blood or marrow transplant (BMT) work for SCD? BMT, also known as bone marrow transplant or blood stem cell transplant, is one of only two known cures ...

Quick Facts:Sickle Cell Disease - Merck Manual Consumer Version

The sickle shape of the red blood cells is because they contain an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the substance in red blood cells that carries ...

Sickle Cell Disease - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare blood disorder that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by the presence of ...

Sickle Cell Disease - Red Cross Blood Donation

The American Red Cross supports one of the most critical sickle cell treatments of all – blood transfusions. For many patients, a close blood type match is ...

FAQs - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc.

How many people have sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. In the United States it is estimated that over 100,000 people have ...

Sickle Cell Disease and Housing Conditions - Boston.gov

SCD refers to a group of genetic blood disorders, the most common of which is sickle cell anemia (HbSS). Individuals with SCD experience a number of symptoms, ...

Sickle cell anaemia - Healthdirect

Sickle cell disease is a group of blood disorders that affect your haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is in your red blood cells. It's responsible for carrying oxygen ...

Sickle Cell Disease | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sickle Cell Disease Program. We are a multidisciplinary group committed to improving the quality of life and care of our patients living with sickle cell ...

Sickle Cell Disease Program | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Sickle Cell Disease Program. As the home of the largest pediatric sickle cell disease program in the U.S., the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is ...

Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Parents - HealthyChildren.org

Why are infants and children with sickle cell disease at higher risk of infection? Sickle cell disease may cause damage to the spleen, kidneys, ...

Sickle Cell Anemia Signs & Symptoms | OSUCCC – James

The most common symptom of sickle cell anemia is fatigue. If sickle cell anemia is detected at birth, symptoms may not show up until after 4 months of age.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) - NewYork-Presbyterian

Sickle cell disease, or SCD, refers to a number of inherited blood disorders that affect roughly 2000 babies each year. Learn about the causes and symptoms ...

Sickle Cell Disease | Texas DSHS

Sickle cell disease includes a group of related disorders that affect a person's red blood cells. It is caused by a change in the genes that make hemoglobin.

Sickle Cell Disease - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

At Fred Hutch, we surround you with experts who focus on sickle cell disease and other blood disorders. A handful of people make up the core of your care team.

Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease - Nemours Children's Health

We offer complete care for kids with sickle cell disease at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, in Orlando and outpatient appointments at select Nemours ...

Sickle Cell Disease Foundation

We're the first and oldest non-profit, social service, sickle cell disease organization in the United States today. Learn more about our programming and ...