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How to be an ally to those of us with sickle cell disease
Columnist Mary Shaniqua explains how to be an ally to the sickle cell community, and why that kind of support is essential ...
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Guest Voice: Moving, literally, in the right direction for sickle cell care
After moving from Sierra Leone to London, guest columnist Richard Bayliss received a proper diagnosis and care plan for his sickle cell.
‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease
Experts hailed exciting news for some people with sickle cell disease in England as the health watchdog decided to grant ...
Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients
Around 1,700 people could be eligible for the one-time treatment, which is seen as a less risky alternative to a donor stem ...
Sickle cell patients share delight over approval of new treatment
A cutting-edge gene therapy has been approved for NHS use for some patients with severe sickle cell disease. Casgevy, also ...
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expert reaction to NICE final draft guidance on exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for severe sickle cell disease
January 31, 2025 expert reaction to NICE final draft guidance on exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for severe sickle cell disease . Scientists comment on final draft guidance fro ...
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No scientific link found between sickle cell trait and sudden death
A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell ...
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Preventing sickle cell disease through modern science
Abnormal cells can clog blood vessels, leading to severe pain episodes and restricting oxygen delivery to vital organs ...