Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition that impacts red blood cells. It can cause a variety of symptoms, which may include anemia, infections, and blockages in blood vessels. Sickle cell disease ...

People with sickle cell anemia, especially children, are more likely to experience a stroke. Silent strokes, which don’t cause noticeable symptoms, are especially common. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a ...

September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. While many people are familiar with sickle cell anemia, sickle cell traits have also plagued our community. Sickle cell trait (SCT) is an inherited blood ...

A blood smear of a patient with sickle cell. The crescent-shaped sickle cells can be seen in the smear. Cultura RM Exclusive / Michael J. Klein, M.D. An experimental new gene-editing treatment for ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the shape and function of red blood cells. The most severe form, Sickle Cell Anemia, occurs ...