Did you know that 100 years after the first diagnosis of #sicklecell there are only 4 approved medications on the market to treat #sicklecelldisease? We need more treatments that are available for all ages. All of the medications I mentioned above work to increase a patients fetal hemoglobin; however none of the medications treat pain […]
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Have you heard anyone say sickle cell is a disease only black people get? This statement is a myth, in fact, Black People are not the only Sickle Cell Patients. Anyone can have sickle cell disease (SCD). It’s true that it’s more common in Black people, but anyone can be born with it, which is
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Throughout the month of August, I was asked, what are you doing this year for Sickle Cell Awareness Month? Every year I try to do something different and dynamic, but the exact concept wasn’t evident at first. In 2014, after visit St. Jude Children’s Hospital for the first time, I started #30forSickleCell. The purpose of
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There are many reasons why you might want to take up cycling, such as to help support the environment, health reasons, or to try a new activity. Whatever your reasons are, choosing to begin cycling is one of the best decisions you can make in life for your health and wellbeing. Biking offers a low-impact
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Back to school isn’t just a time for the children. Back to school season is a time for everyone to adjust. Regardless of whether you homeschool or send your child to a traditional school affirmations are important. School can be great, scary, fun, overwhelming and all kinds of other feelings in between, but making sure
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Are you considering becoming a student nurse? Maybe one of your family members is thinking about becoming a nurse? If so, this article is for you! Nursing is a fantastic role to get into, especially if you’re interested in people and helping others while being incredibly independent. However, it is important to understand that being
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A Virtual Sickle Cell Convention is coming up Aug 25-Aug 29. I am sharing this event because it will be one of the most comprehensive and fun events you’ll ever attend about sickle cell. The Sickle Cell Community Consortium held some of the best conferences I’ve ever attended, and I attend lots of conferences. This
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