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Creating the World’s First CRISPR Medicine, for Sickle Cell Disease
In December 2023, through the development efforts of CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, their decades-long ...
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know
Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen ...
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How to provide practical support to a partner with sickle cell
Columnist Mary Shaniqua shares some practical examples of how to support, comfort, and encourage a loved one with sickle cell.
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Sickle Cell Trait Widely Misinterpreted As Cause of Death
A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.
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An Agenda For Sickle Cell Disease Research That Encompasses Lived Experience
As treatment and care continues to evolve, we must ensure that people living with this disease are able to advocate for ...
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New York Blood Center researchers make breakthrough on sickle cell disease
Researchers at the New York Blood Center have made a breakthrough in understanding the body’s autoimmune response to sickle ...
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Weekend blood drive supports people with sickle cell disease
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - About 100,000 people in the U.S. are living with sickle cell disease. Most of them are of African descent. A blood drive Saturday aims to fill a need for those patients.
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Wash U student study explores sickle cell impact on thinking
In addition to the prolonged pain and suffering endured by sickle cell patients, a Washington University School of Medicine ...
High-cost sickle cell gene therapies push insurers and Medicaid programs to find new payment models
The high cost of sickle cell gene therapies is pushing private insurers and Medicaid programs to develop new payment models.
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MUSC board reviews advancements in sickle cell care and dental education enhancements
MUSC recieved updatesThe MUSC Board of Trustees received a key program update at the February board meeting on a ...
Walsall sickle cell disease charity Plasma of Hope's creative workshop deluged with talented children
A Walsall charity which delivers vital help to those suffering with sickle cell disease is celebrating its fifth anniversary ...