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Where Sickle Cell Anemia Is Most Prevalent
There are many misconceptions surrounding where sickle cell anemia is most prevalent. It affects about 1 in every…
Sickle Cell Vaccine Name – COVID-19
COVID-19 is the current sickle cell vaccine name. What does it mean, and should you get it? Dr.…
Sickle Cell Disease in Newborns
Screening for sickle cell disease in newborns is a necessary step in diagnosing the condition. The newborn screening…
Sickle Cell 2022 Theme
The theme of Sickle Cell 2022 is a call to shine the light on the genetic disorder. The…
Sickle Cell Disease in Black People
Many of us are unaware of the high incidence of sickle cell disease, but it is a very…
Sickle Cell X Chromosome
If you have a family history of sickle cell anemia, you may be a carrier of the sickle…
What You Should Know About the Sickle Cell Waiver Form
If you have a child or grandchild with sickle cell trait, you may need to fill out a…
Sickle Cell Disease – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
If you are interested in learning more about SCD, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to…
How Sickle Cell Anemia Is Caused
If you’re wondering how sickle cell anemia is caused, there are several factors you should consider. Listed below…
Treatments For Sickle Cell Disease
A doctor will use several treatments to treat sickle cell disease, depending on the symptoms of your child…
Causes of Sickle Cell
If you’re interested in the causes of sickle cell disease, you’ve come to the right place. There’s information…
Will Sickle Cell Anemia Kill You?
Symptoms and treatments are important in determining whether you have sickle cell anemia. In this article, experts from…
Can Sickle Cell Anemia Be Cured?
When David Williams was a newly minted pediatrician 30 years ago, he divided his caseload between sickle cell…
How Sickle Cell Anemia Is Inherited
If you are wondering how sickle cell anemia is inherited, it is important to understand the underlying genetics…
How to Get a Negative Sickle Cell Lab Test
If you are considering becoming a Naval ROTC cadet/midshipman, you must have a negative sickle cell lab test.…
Sickle Cell Anemia X-Ray
A sickle cell anemia X-ray can be a useful tool for a doctor to use to rule out…
Vaccines For Sickle Cell and COVID-19 Patients
A new study has found that patients with sickle cell disease may be more likely to develop COVID-19-related…