Sickle cell carriers are at a slightly increased risk of blood clots, but the overall risk is still low, a study found.

As a health professional and sickle cell patient, I’m constantly driven to create awareness about the disease. My motivation ...

Managing complications of sickle cell disease can often result in mood swings, says columnist. Kindness is crucial.

Using lactated Ringer’s solution to replace fluids in adults admitted to the hospital for vaso-occlusive crises allows for ...

For the sickle cell disease community, September is an important time for advocacy and raising awareness, because it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Sickle Cell Matters.” ...

What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion is a medical procedure through which healthy blood cells or blood components are transferred from a healthy donor to someone in need. It may be used to ...

The NewYork-Presbyterian Dalio Center for Health Justice launched a basketball-themed sickle cell awareness campaign, ...

What is a stem cell transplant for SCD? A stem cell transplant — also known as a bone marrow transplant, and more formally referred to as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) — is an ...

I celebrated yet another birthday last week. I love birthdays. As someone living with sickle cell disease and the difficulties it brings, I’ve learned that life is fickle. Therefore, it’s important to ...

Oxygen therapy, which involves having a person breathe in extra oxygen, is a medical intervention that may be used to help manage acute complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) associated with ...