Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as ...

As is the case for institutions treating the disease, a majority of the sickle cell patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital are African American. The hospital recognized the need ...

In 2019, the first CRISPR clinical trials were conducted to treat sickle cell diseases and in 2020, this treatment was ...

After moving from Sierra Leone to London, guest columnist Richard Bayliss received a proper diagnosis and care plan for his sickle cell.

The eyes were deviated ... (including moderate anemia and the presence of sickle cells, Howell–Jolly bodies, target cells, and burr cells) are consistent with sickle cell disease after ...

When symptoms are present, they generally include swelling of the eyes, hands ... should be reported to their healthcare team. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic form of anemia, and patients with ...

Laurie Adami's experience with CAR T-cell therapy highlights its potential in treating Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, emphasizing the ...

Stanford researchers introduced affordable gene-editing kits ready for the classroom, aiming to make the field more accessible for high school students.

A relief from lifelong anemia and excruciating attacks of pain is now being delivered to sickle cell patients ... ability to achieve in vivo editing in eye, liver, and muscle, though there ...

"I found out one night years ago when my dad had too much to drink and told me. Both of my parents are now deceased. They would never talk to me about it after that one time." ...

"I found out one night years ago when my dad had too much to drink and told me. Both of my parents are now deceased. They ...

New gene therapies could transform sickle cell treatment forever. A future without pain crises or hospitalizations may finally be within reach.