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." ...

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

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 ...

In December 2023, through the development efforts of CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, their decades-long ...

The UAB Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center brings together scholars and researchers working in the forefront of basic, translational and clinical research, with the overarching goals to discover new ...

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

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