Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic blood disorders. A person inherits SCD from their parents when they inherit two copies of the sickle cell gene, one from each parent. This hereditary ...

Doctors may carry out blood tests, prenatal screenings, and various other tests to assess a person’s symptoms and diagnose sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder that affects ...

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders. It causes red blood cells to take on a crescent (sickle) shape and become rigid. These cells can break apart easily, leading to anemia.

Today is World Sickle Cell Disease Day. The international awareness day is observed annually to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease and the challenges experienced by ...

Heather Avant always dresses up when she goes to the emergency room. “I’ve been conditioned to act and behave in a very specific way,” said Avant. “I try to do my hair. I make sure I shower, have nice ...