October 11, 2022

Sickle cell disease (SCD) comes with an increased risk of health complications. Researchers have outlined steps the healthcare community can take to track and manage SCD. Even in the 21st century, sickle cell disease (SCD) is still regarded as a condition affected by health inequities. In a recent article in the journal Pediatrics, authors talked...

Funding and access to healthcare resources generally remain limited for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). The Indiana Sickle Cell Consortium launched a successful initiative to fund a program for assessing the needs of SCD patients. Adults with SCD continue to face a lack of funding and health care resources. The Indiana Sickle Cell Consortium...

Adolescent females and young women with sickle cell disease are at risk of pregnancy-related complications, especially considering the teratogenicity of SCD medications. An improvement in contraceptive practices starts with the healthcare provider. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell defect. Women with SCD face more health risks during pregnancy. Meanwhile, in women...

Sickle cell anemia is a condition that is often underrecognized before surgery. As it stands, sickle cell disease already affects certain groups of people disproportionately. Affected patients should be monitored for pain control during procedures Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder of the red blood cells (RBC). It is caused by a mutation...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a commonly inherited disorder that disproportionately affects the Black American population. A cure would have a significant impact on the financial burden Black Americans with SCD face. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited blood disorders, affecting Black populations (1/365 births) more than any other groups....