NHS approves £1.65m gene therapy for sickle cell disease, offering a potential cure. A milestone for patients, especially in ...

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as ...

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Jan. 17, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a ...

A new gene editing treatment has been approved for use in the NHS, which will help treat sickle cell disease patients ...

The House of Delegates unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would evaluate the potential for adding a Medicaid benefit ...

The chronic nature of Sickle Cell Disease and its impact on various organs ... For example, when dealing with a complication such as a leg ulcer, frequent hospital visits for wound dressing ...

Would it be a cure for my sickle cell disease? It was a decision I could think about making because my sister was a genetic match and could donate her stem cells. Most with sickle cell don’t ...

Exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) gene therapy offers a potential cure for severe sickle cell disease, now available on NHS.

Aishah has dealt with sickle cell disease throughout her life, crediting her mum Kemi as being a constant pillar of support ...

Despite progress in healthcare services for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Africa, substantial gaps ...