It is crucial to have an effective family planning method to avoid unintended pregnancy, especially if you may have another child with sickle cell anaemia. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show ...

The CDC states that, on average, sickle cell disease reduces a patient's lifespan by more than 20 years, which is why Carla ...

Initially, it looked like the second transplant would work. Four days after the procedure, on Oct. 16, Saani was in front of the camera again. She wore pink pajamas and looked tired, but as ...

Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the ...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited genetic condition that causes red blood cells to assume a rigid, crescent-like shape. These malformed cells obstruct blood vessels, leading to severe pain and ...

Living with Sickle Cell Disease means that every treatment comes with its own side effects. Today, we will focus on the dangers of blood exchange or transfusion and the risk of iron overload.