A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.

In the meantime, it is crucial to have an effective family planning method to avoid unintended pregnancy, especially if you may have another child with sickle cell anaemia.

Living with sickle cell disease comes with challenges, such as pain crises that can set a patient back days, weeks, or even months. The mental and physical toll can be immense. Because February is ...

Sickle cell disease causes oxygen-carrying red blood ... "I can compare it to pregnancy for women when they are giving birth. Like, it’s worse than that or comparable for some." ...

so doctors use a blood test to detect it during pregnancy or soon after birth. But those tests are harder to come by in sub-Saharan Africa, Lubega said. Once it’s diagnosed, sickle cell disease ...

Hydration is an important part of preventing and treating sickle cell crises, writes columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, who shares ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a ...

leading to a pregnancy free of sickle cell disease. The way forward The cost of PGD in Uganda ranges from $10,000 to $50,000 (about Shs36.8m to Shs184m), depending on the extent of genetic ...

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital partners with Eye See Me African Bookstore to provide books promoting ...