Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped cells to block blood flow to the lungs, leading to acute chest syndrome. Common treatment methods involve oxygen supplementation and pain management. Sickle ...

Fewer serious complications. Fewer hospitalizations and blood transfusions. Better growth and development. And a markedly ...

LOS ANGELES — Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventive care that could help them stay healthier longer, according to a ...

Exa-cel, a new CRISPR-based treatment, modifies the genes of the patient's stem cells to induce them to produce fetal hemoglobin. I have a long-standing interest in sickle cell anemia, a genetic ...

Within 12 hours of landing in Florida in January, 2021, Sebastien Beauzile, then 17, was admitted to two separate hospitals. He had come to Florida to surprise his sister for her birthday. But instead ...

Agios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AGIO) used an investor webcast tied to the 2026 European Hematology Association Congress in ...

He's the first in New York to receive the novel treatment and one of the first in the world. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit (opens in a ...

A study by ICMR finds that poor awareness, discrimination and healthcare access gaps continue to delay diagnosis and ...

Nationwide campaign launched to raise awareness and eliminate sickle cell anaemia, focusing on youth engagement and tribal ...

She trains like Mbappé, gets screamed at by fans — and is 1 of just 2 women on the World Cup pitch Ilia Topuria vs. Justin ...