SCD News Hub

Discover a diverse range of news stories, encompassing awareness campaigns, research advancements, upcoming events, reproductive health discussions, mental health support initiatives, and so much more. We scour reputable sources worldwide, ensuring you receive the most accurate and relevant information available.
  • Hydroxyurea shows long-term benefits for children with sickle cell disease

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    Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to new research published in Blood Advances.

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  • Dangerous 'crises' in sickle cell disease may be amplified by menstrual cycle

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    In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with the menstrual cycle.

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  • Menstrual cycle may drive inflammation in women with sickle cell disease

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    A marker linked to inflammation, C-reactive protein, may increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in female patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to emerging research published today in Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis.

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  • New thromboinflammation-on-a-chip model may revolutionize treatment of harmful blood clots

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    Blood clots are associated with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, sickle cell disease, heart attack, and stroke.

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  • When should anemia patients consider a bone marrow transplant?

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    Anemia remains a major public health concern in India, affecting women, children and pregnant mothers, leading to severe health complications. While dietary changes help in most cases, conditions like aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease and thalassemia may require bone marrow transplants. Firstpost talked to expert to understand when a transplant becomes necessary and the risks involved.

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  • Pioneering the world’s first CRISPR medicine for sickle cell disease

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    When Vijay Sankaran was an MD-PhD student at Harvard Medical School in the mid-2000s, one of his first clinical encounters was with a 24-year-old patient whose sickle cell disease left them with almost weekly pain episodes.

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  • Sickle Cell Disease Grips Tribal Districts Of Rajasthan, Over 10,000 Affected: Report

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    Medical and Health Department of the state confirms over 10,000 patients affected with the dangerous sickle cell disease spread across the tribal districts of Rajasthan. Health authorities warn patients to not marry each other. TheHealthSite.com

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  • Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering - here’s what you need to know

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    Sickle cell disease affects nearly 8 million people worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • DWTS' Aishah Akorede reveals why she didn’t speak publicly about sickle cell diagnosis before

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    The model, was crowned Miss Universe Ireland in 2023, opened up about being diagnosed with sickle cell disease and why she decided to share her journey with the condition

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  • RTE DWTS' contestant reveals lifelong battle with disease after shock diagnosis at birth amid 'not easy' show admission

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    FORMER Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede has revealed how doing Dancing With The Stars could be helping her lifelong battle with sickle cell diseas

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