In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...

Avascular necrosis in sickle cell disease can occur due to the impairment of blood supply to the bones, writes columnist.

Sickle cell conditions are genetic blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. While both sickle cell trait and sickle ...

Researchers have developed a new model to track inflammation-driven blood clots that can cause complications in sickle cell ...

A marker linked to inflammation, C-reactive protein, may increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual ...

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinAccording to Mayo Clinic, sickle cell disease affects the shape of red ...

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Women with sickle cell disease often have pain crises around the time of their ...

A 24-hour-a-day emergency blood transfusion service described as a "lifeline" for patients has opened. James Cook Hospital in ...

Sickle cell is the most common genetic blood disorder ... as it produces unusually shaped red blood cells that can block blood vessels which can be life-threatening. Article continues below ...

The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels, sickle cells get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause ...