It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...

An Oxfordshire university student is among those set to receive a "transformative" gene-therapy treatment on the NHS for ...

Someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. For individuals fighting sickle cell disease, ...

January 31, 2025 expert reaction to NICE final draft guidance on exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for severe sickle cell disease . Scientists comment on final draft guidance fro ...

Experts hailed exciting news for some people with sickle cell disease in England as the health watchdog decided to grant ...

The premarital examinations launched by the Ministry of Health will be medical advice services for those about to get married ...

Minister for Public Health, Andrew Gwynne, said: “People living with rare conditions like sickle cell disease face immense challenges, not least accessing tailored therapies for their symptoms. “This ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell ... symptoms, health outcomes, and physical function over time in older adults with and without Alzheimer's ...

Adults are being urged to manage their blood pressure to lower their risk of stroke, as new statistics from the Stroke Association reveal a concerning lack of awareness about its dangers. People with ...

Crohn's disease is part of a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). There are five main ... symptoms. For example, you may have a blood test. A high white blood cell ...

Vertex's gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, Casgevy, has been given the nod for use by the NHS in England after an earlier rejection.

A penile condition that reportedly affects one in 2,000 men on a yearly basis could see them suffer with hours-long erections that need 'prompt treatment'.