Recently, I read a Forbes Article entitled, “Why CRISPR Is An Attractive Approach To Treat Sickle Cell Disease” it states “Using CRISPR to edit a short segment of DNA in the cells, they activated a genetic switch that effectively raised ...
Parenting a child with Sickle Cell Disease isn’t easy, but it can be done with grace, finesse, and love.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of the institutions at the forefront of sickle cell disease (SCD) research. The hospital does clinical research at their facility in Memphis, TN. Then they transfer their findings to help healthcare professionals around ...
Ever wondered why I call my sickle cell awareness campaign #30forsicklecell? Well, September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and it is 30 days long. Unfortunately, it seems that Sickle Cell only gains national attention for 30 days, and while I ...
One of the largest sickle cell foundations is the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. The goal of the SCDAA is “to advocate for and enhance our membership’s ability to improve the quality of health, life and services for individuals, ...
Kyle’s story sheds light on the need for people living with sickle cell disorder to trust their doctor. Kyle was hospitalized over a thousand times. For many sickle cell patients, hospitalizations are inevitable. As a result, sickle cell patients and their families ...
The long awaited, State of Sickle Cell Disease 2016 Report from the American Society of Hematology is now available. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month so I have made it my mission to stay in tune with the medical ...
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