In December 2023, through the development efforts of CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, their decades-long ...

Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...

The Philadelphia Citizen is recognizing CHOP doctors Alexis Thompson and Dr. Stephan Grupp with the 'Disruptors of the Year' ...

A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.

As treatment and care continues to evolve, we must ensure that people living with this disease are able to advocate for ...

The Sickle Cell Blood Drive with the American Red Cross runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, ...

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as haemoglobin S.

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts ...

The high cost of sickle cell gene therapies is pushing private insurers and Medicaid programs to develop new payment models.

News 8 is once again honoring Black history by looking at health care and the racial disparities many report facing.

MUSC recieved updatesThe MUSC Board of Trustees received a key program update at the February board meeting on a ...

Medical and Health Department of the state confirms over 10,000 patients affected with the dangerous sickle cell disease ...