The answer is "it should be," says columnist. That way, sickle cell patients could receive the support that they need.

Standard treatments can significantly lower the risk of stroke in children with sickle cell anemia, according to a review of ...

Winter is one of columnist Michelle Harlan's favorite seasons, but having sickle cell disease means navigating this time of ...

A $3 million donation from Big Nova supports NMDP programs that reduce barriers to blood stem cell transplants.

A Phase 1b trial shows the higher dose of pociredir boosts fetal hemoglobin levels in adults with sickle cell disease.

In my previous column, I shared my suggestions on the preparations you should consider before taking a trip with sickle cell. The environment inside an airplane is not ideal for our bodies. On a ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) may be cured in some individuals by a stem cell transplant. There also are several approved therapies to help manage the condition and its related complications. Some of the ...

A new, interactive application touted as the first of its kind can help people with sickle cell disease (SCD) learn about and communicate with their care team about their pain attacks. People with ...

A student at Kennesaw State University in Georgia is helping to develop a low-cost, light-based device to screen for stroke in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) by monitoring how well their ...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed the continuing suspension of marketing authorization for Pfizer’s sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment Oxbryta (voxelotor) — withdrawn from the market ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that 33 states, along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have agreed to participate in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) ...

Vascarta‘s VAS‑101, a skin gel containing curcumin — a component of the spice turmeric — was found in laboratory research to partially restore the health of mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, in ...