Columnist Mary Shaniqua offers examples of some symptoms of sickle cell that are lesser known than fatigue and a ...

Sickle cell disease is a chronic, inherited blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.It is characterised by the production of abnormally shaped red blood cells, which can block blood ...

Following a breakthrough 'cure' for sickle cell disease being approved on the NHS, the Mirror sat down with four British ...

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

Martin Mwita, 20, is the first patient in St. Louis and among the first across the country to receive a new gene therapy for ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised ... and lead to a host of physical complications. While the physical symptoms are well known and widely studied, the mental health ...

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

Harrisburg lost a healthcare titan to a disease ... sickle cell disease. Her funeral is set for Wednesday at Hooper Memorial Home. She spent her childhood in and out of hospitals, dealing with ...

But sickle cell trait should not be confused with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease ... such as severe dehydration and high-intensity physical activity can lead to serious health issues ...

sickle cell disease is among the fastest-growing genetic disorders in the UK, compelling many patients to undergo regular blood transfusions for survival. Symptoms can begin as early as six months ...

There are about 17,500 people with sickle cell disease in the UK. It is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background. Symptoms can include very severe pain ...