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

A SYSTEMATIC review by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) has found no evidence to support sickle cell trait (SCT) as a cause of acute pain crises or sudden exertion-related death. This finding ...

Columnist Mary Shaniqua shares some practical examples of how to support, comfort, and encourage a loved one with sickle cell.

Those who carry the sickle cell trait do not suffer nearly as severely ... This situation is a stark example of genetic compromise, or an evolutionary "trade-off." ...

known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse human populations that ... Jan. 30, 2025 — A systematic literature review found no ...

As treatment and care continues to evolve, we must ensure that people living with this disease are able to advocate for ...

Simmie White is taking control of her own story. The six-year-old girl and her mother want others to understand more about ...

The evolutionary link between sickle-cell trait and malaria resistance showed ... While malaria is the best-understood example of an infectious disease that has driven human evolution, numerous ...

Kyle Registre's childhood dream of becoming a pilot can finally come true now that he says he's been cured of sickle cell ...

It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...

Uganda has between 600,000 to one million sickle cell warriors with over 20% of the population having a sickle cell trait ... ranks high and acts as an example to the rest of the world in the ...