Care hurdles now add to the disease burden faced by U.S. sickle cell patients, despite the promise of emerging options like gene therapy.

A study finds sickle cell trait in babies is linked to distinct molecular markers detectable within the first week after birth.

Asthma is about seven times more likely in children with sickle cell disease than in their unaffected siblings, according to ...

A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.

Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, a physician with sickle cell disease, shares how she manages leg ulcers, including wound care and pain control.

Share this page with email Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X Share this page on Reddit Print Preferred Source on Google A small clinical trial testing Agios Pharmaceuticals’ oral ...

Share this page with email Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X Share this page on Reddit Print Preferred Source on Google One of my most important takeaways from therapy is the idea of ...

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 ...

As they shift from pediatric to adult care, young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) appear to visit the emergency room more often and be prescribed less hydroxyurea, a preventive treatment ...