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For the first time in Louisiana, a child with sickle cell disease has been functionally cured through gene therapy.Read the original report from FOX 8 Local First.

Gideon Inman recounts his experience with sickle cell disease, including losing his sight and ultimately finding hope, as he transitions from Uganda to Greenville.…

Jefferson doctors aim to improve access to specialized care for sickle cell disease, affecting nearly 4000 individuals in Pennsylvania.Read the original report from…

The article discusses the effects of alcohol on individuals with sickle cell disease, covering risks, interactions with medications, and expert guidance on safe…

Ischemic Stroke in Children With Sickle Cell Disease discusses three cases and includes a review of literature related to sickle cell disease, an inherited…

This blog by Daryl Hagan highlights an open evening focused on sharing knowledge and experiences related to sickle cell research.Read the original report from King'…

HHS announced seven awards as part of its Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence (SoRCE) Program, aiming to expand sickle cell care nationwide.Read the…

Wally Smith, M.D., emphasizes the need for increased awareness, education, and research funding to address the stalled progress in treating sickle cell disease.Read…

AbstractBordetella hinzii is a rare, opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium traditionally associated with poultry but increasingly identified as a human pathogen in…

People with sickle cell trait — those who have one sickle cell gene but do not experience sickle cell disease — may need specific laboratory monitoring for blood…