or sickle cell anemia. But having sickle cell trait raises the risk of some health conditions. According to the American Society of Hematology, between 1 million and 3 million Americans have ...

Around 3% to 9% are Hispanic or Latino. The most severe form of SCD is sickle cell anemia. If parents are considering having a child and are concerned about sickle cell trait, here are some steps ...

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund. Launching the emblem at the Council Chamber in the State House in Abuja ...

Learn about sickle cell anemia in African Americans. Because sickle cell disease is genetic, a person cannot prevent it after conception. However, people can take steps to prevent passing on the ...

Editas Medicine said Tuesday it will license out or partner its lead sickle cell treatment, the latest shift for a tarantella company that has repeatedly switched direction and leadership since ...

“The initiation of this study reaffirms hope for the 20 million sickle cell-affected patients in the country for a high potential novel treatment.” Desidustat is approved in India under the name ...

A 12-year-old boy has become the first patient in the U.S. to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease, The New York Times reported Oct. 21. Kendric Cromer began treatment with Bluebird bio's ...

Staff lined the hallway, cheering and waving noisemakers. He had just become the first patient to receive a gene therapy for sickle cell since it was approved — a therapy that is expected to ...

activator that is already approved for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency, for SCD. Red blood cells require the PK enzyme for energy, Takemoto explained. In December 2023, ...