The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ held a Sickle Cell blood drive Saturday, to help those affected with the condition.

Researchers at the New York Blood Center have made a breakthrough in understanding the body’s autoimmune response to sickle ...

Given the remarkable advances seen with gene therapies for sickle cell disease (SCD ... One has been the move beyond simple transfusion to red blood cell exchanges (RBCX). If a patient receives ...

VIJAYAWADA: Sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia remain major health concerns in the State, particularly among tribal ...

"This research provides crucial insights into how the immune system functions in sickle cell disease," said Dr. Karina Yazdanbakhsh, Vice President and Director of Research at New York Blood Center ...

If the patient has had a neurological event in the context of severe anemia (e.g. splenic ... In children with sickle cell disease, regular blood transfusion (every 3-6 weeks) should be undertaken ...

Vertex has entered a reimbursement agreement with NHS England enabling eligible SCD patients to access Casgevy in the public health system.

But not if you suffer from sickle cell ... produce more red blood cells, but cannot correct the underlying defect. Patients experience symptoms similar to other forms of anemia, including pallor ...

Symptoms of sickle cell anemia can vary in severity and may include: Anaemia: Due to the rapid destruction of sickle-shaped red blood cells, individuals often experience fatigue, weakness ...

Bone marrow transplantation is a costly procedure. Depending on the type of transplant the rate may vary from ₹7 lakh to ₹50 ...

VIJAYAWADA: Sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia remain major ... stress that the only sustainable solution is to establish blood transfusion facilities in interior tribal areas.

In children with sickle cell disease, regular blood transfusion (every 3-6 weeks ... between controls and patients with sickle cell anemia and covert infarction. Regions of reduced white matter ...