Portable, Easy-to-use Gazelle Device Can Diagnose SCD in 15 Minutes

A point-of-care, low-cost device called Gazelle — that’s both portable and easy to use — can accurately diagnose sickle cell disease (SCD) in less than 15 minutes, according to a study done in India. As noted by researchers, this device has the potential to be adopted as a…

Neonatal Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in India Stresses Value of Early Diagnosis, Preventive Treatment

Early diagnosis of infants affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) through neonatal screening and adequate follow-up are effective tools to decrease the mortality rate associated with the condition. Researchers in central India sought to establish a neonatal screening program and describe the clinical course and hematological presentation of babies with sickle cell.