A blood test measuring levels of the protein cystatin C may provide a more reliable way to monitor for kidney problems in children and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), a small study suggests. Data showed that commonly used formulas based on creatinine-to-protein ratio, a well-established kidney…
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Leg ulcers are one of the most distressing and disabling complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). These open wounds mostly affect patients with sickle cell anemia (HbSS), although people with any type of SCD may experience them. The severity varies widely; some heal in weeks, while others…
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are about seven times more likely to have asthma than their unaffected siblings, with odds increasing with age, according to a study in the U.S. These findings highlight the importance of more frequent screening to protect the lungs and prevent asthma-related complications in…
A high dose of pociredir, Fulcrum Therapeutics’ oral drug candidate for sickle cell disease (SCD), boosted fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels and reduced red blood cell destruction — thereby easing symptoms of anemia — in a small group of patients with the blood disorder. These are the latest results…
Becoming educated and informed about sickle cell disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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A stem cell transplant is the only potential cure for sickle cell disease, but there are a variety of other treatment approaches. Here you can find more information about current treatments as well as experimental therapies in the pipeline.
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