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How I Manage a Sickle Cell Crisis at Home
I have written a lot about sickle cell disease and will continue to write about it. Today I want to share some pointers on
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia: How Close Are We to a Cure?
Sickle cell anemia is a form of sickle cell disease (SCD) which refers to a genetic condition that affects the red blood cells (RBCs) of
How sickle cell protects against Malaria
Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions of people around the globe and is the 4th leading cause of deaths in children in many developing countries. It causes a number
how are sickle cell and Malaria related?
Sickle cell trait (SCT) is caused by a gene mutation. This mutation changes a protein (hemoglobin) in red blood cells. SCT is also referred to
Why is sickle cell disease more common in African descent?
Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Myeloma affects thousands of people throughout the world. Sickle Cell Disease is most common among those whose ancestors come from
What are the effects of sickle cell disease, How to prevent the sickle cell or treat the sickle cell?
What are the effects of sickle cell in children Growth, development and nutrition As with any long-term illness, a child with SCD may grow more