Shortness of breath after light activity? It can be sickle cell anemia; doctor explains symptoms
Often when we feel shortness of breath after light physical activity, we dismiss it as fatigue or tiredness. But it can ...
‘Sickle cell pain is the worst I have ever felt in my life - it’s hard to put into words'
Everything you need to know about agonising sickle cell disease and the ‘revolutionary’ new DNA therapy that's being rolled ...
Sickle cell patients in tribal parts of AP face blood transfusion crisis
VIJAYAWADA: Sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia remain major health concerns in the State, particularly among tribal ...
Thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia rates alarmingly high among UP’s Tharu Tribes, reveals study
Tharu tribals face higher rates of thalassemia (22-24%) and sickle cell anaemia (60%) than the general population, prompting ...
‘Ground-breaking’ gene treatment for sickle cell disease to be rolled out on NHS
A GROUNDBREAKING genetic treatment with the potential to cure sickle cell disease will be rolled out on the NHS. The one-off ...
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‘Functional cure’ for sickle cell disease now offered on NHS
Read about exa-cel being rolled out on the NHS, providing a 'functional cure' for some patients with severe sickle cell ...
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time
It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...
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DWTS' Aishah Akorede reveals why didn’t speak publicly about sickle cell diagnosis before
The model, was crowned Miss Universe Ireland in 2023, opened up about being diagnosed with sickle cell disease and why she ...
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Older Brain Age Observed in Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia
(HealthDay News) — Adults with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and healthy controls with greater economic deprivation have older brain age, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
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Preventing sickle cell disease through modern science
Abnormal cells can clog blood vessels, leading to severe pain episodes and restricting oxygen delivery to vital organs ...
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Revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell ‘offers hope of a cure’ for NHS patients
NHS patients with sickle cell disease will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment that offers the prospect of a cure for the condition. The one-off gene therapy, known as ...
Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients
Around 1,700 people could be eligible for the one-time treatment, which is seen as a less risky alternative to a donor stem ...