Joana Cavaco Silva,  —

Recent Posts

• Desferal, to prevent iron overload in SCD patients, acquired by Mitem
• At times, stepping back from advocacy is the wise thing to do
• Stroke rate rising for adults, children with SCD in US: Study
• Pfizer withdraws Oxbryta from global markets, cites safety concerns
• Physician seeks US PhD to tackle sickle cell disease in Nigeria
• Some ways to prevent infections in life with sickle cell disease
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority pledges $2M to hospital treating sickle cell
• Risk of blood clots more likely with sickle cell trait, but still low
• This Sickle Cell Awareness Month, I’m reflecting on why I advocate
• Sickle cell therapies, transplants need blood, platelet donations