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Hydroxyurea shows long-term benefits for children with sickle cell disease
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.
Read moreDangerous 'crises' in sickle cell disease may be amplified by menstrual cycle
In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with the menstrual cycle.
Read moreMenstrual cycle may drive inflammation in women with sickle cell disease
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.
Read moreNew thromboinflammation-on-a-chip model may revolutionize treatment of harmful blood clots
Blood clots are associated with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, sickle cell disease, heart attack, and stroke.
Read moreWhen 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.
Read morePioneering the world’s first CRISPR medicine for sickle cell disease
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.
Read moreSickle Cell Disease Grips Tribal Districts Of Rajasthan, Over 10,000 Affected: Report
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
Read moreSickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering - here’s what you need to know
Sickle cell disease affects nearly 8 million people worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa.
Read moreDWTS' Aishah Akorede reveals why she didn’t speak publicly about sickle cell diagnosis before
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
Read moreRTE DWTS' contestant reveals lifelong battle with disease after shock diagnosis at birth amid 'not easy' show admission
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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