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 ...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of blood clots, a risk ...

Sickle cell trait (SCT) and pregnancy each exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19. As a result, pregnant individuals with SCT may have a higher risk of COVID-19 infection. An estimated 300 million people ...

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 ...

A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell ...

When Patricia McGill was 13 and learning that she had inherited sickle cell disease, she did not think she would reach 30. But now she and her family are celebrating McGill’s 80th year. McGill is one ...

Lawyers for Daniel Penny, who is accused of choking Jordan Neely to death, called an expert who argued that a combination of factors led to Mr. Neely’s death. By Hurubie Meko and Anusha Bayya Jordan ...

Sickle cell disease can cause various eye-related complications, including retinopathy. If untreated, sickle cell retinopathy can cause permanent vision loss. Treatments include laser therapy and eye ...

In Thane district, this campaign will be implemented under the main guidance of District Collector Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal ...

Virginia sickle cell advocates prepare legislative push as Del. Candi Mundon King continues fight months after losing ...