Understanding Sickle Cell DiseaseNews-Medical.netWorld Sickle Cell Day is June 19 and was created by the United Nations in 2006 to raise global awareness for sickle cell disease as a public health problem. Sickle cell disease is an extremely debilitating medical[…]
Read more...From the WCMS: How much do you know about sickle cell disease? Dr ...Mountain XpressThere is an advantage in diagnosing the disease early in order to prevent complications. Therefore, all states in the US screen newborns for sickle cell disease.[…]
Read more...Humber Hosts 2013 Sickle Cell ConferenceinsideTORONTO.comIn partnership with The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario (SCAO), Humber will be hosting the conference June 18 and 19 “to improve curricula, healthcare delivery, and to educate future generations on Sickle Cell disease –[…]
Read more...Sickle cell drug begins Phase 2 trialsU-T San DiegoLA JOLLA — A new approach to reducing sickle cell anemia's painful attacks has entered Phase II clinical trials. The drug, Lexiscan, is already approved for diagnosing heart disease. Scientists led by[…]
Read more...Heat warning as another sickle cell patient diesGulf Daily News"Our concern is that with the new policies in place to manage this disease, it takes longer to receive treatment than before," said Sickle Cell Anaemia Patient Care president Zakariya Al[…]
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