UC researcher receives funding to study bone complications in people with sickle cell disease
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine hematology researcher has received new grant…
UH College of Pharmacy secures funding for three major health studies
University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers have secured more than $1 million in new funding to support…
Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to…
3 Companies Redefining Healthcare Innovation
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. The Healthcare Technology and Innovation index (HTEC) was launched back in…
India’s Sickle Cell Anemia Burden: Why Certain Regions And Communities Are More Affected
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), commonly known as sickle cell anemia, is one of the most common inherited blood…
Hydroxyurea Reduced Child Mortality from Sickle Cell Anemia
A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival…
tudy identifies intersectional biases affecting care for sickle cell patients
In season 1, episode 2 of the popular show The Pitt, a Black woman with sickle cell disease…
Beyond Just ‘Eat Better’ Advice
“Eat better.” It is one of the most common pieces of advice given to people living with chronic…
New chip-based test could revolutionize blood transfusions
A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions-giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to…
Study finds no specific harms linked to hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy
Taking the sickle cell drug hydroxyurea during or shortly before pregnancy does not appear to cause specific issues…
New evidence shows hematopoietic cell transplantation offers durable relief for sickle cell disease
Patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease saw high rates of survival without disease symptoms…
Study reveals the effectiveness of Painimation in decoding pain for sickle cell patients
Pain is a constant, complex companion that clinicians often struggle to understand and measure for people living with…