Sickle cell anemia is a condition in which red blood cells, instead of staying round and soft, become curved and rigid. The cells clog the bloodstream and cause oxygen deprivation that can result in ...

Hemoglobin SS, also called sickle cell anemia, is usually the most severe type of this disorder. A blood test can check for the defective form of hemoglobin found in people with sickle cell disease.

For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person in New York to be cured of the disease.

September is National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month. Sickle cell anemia is a disease that is inherited genetically through a trait passed to a child by both parents, affecting the blood cells.

Sickle cell anemia is the most severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD). Treatments for sickle cell anemia include medications, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants. SCD is a group of ...

Sickle cell anemia can cause your blood cells to stick as they move through your body, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, intense pain, and jaundice. Symptoms such as chest pain may signal a ...

September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. While many people are familiar with sickle cell anemia, sickle cell traits have also plagued our community. Sickle cell trait (SCT) is an inherited blood ...

Sickle cell anemia is the most severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD). Child sickle cell anemia occurs when a child has a lower level of healthy red blood cells than expected. The condition is ...