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Stomp Out Sickle Cell WalkHoward University's Center for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of helping patients and families in the Washington Metropolitan area affected by SCD.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSickle cell disease (SCD) is a condition that affects people around the world. Due to the serious health problems associated with SCD there is a need to know more about the disease.
The Sickle Hell of Sickle CellTips for sickle cell patients on how to handle emergency room visits.- How to Prevent Sickle Cell CrisisAlthough Sickle Disease, Anemia or the Trait cannot be cured, there are ways to reduce the amount of Sickle Cell crisis. The tips below will help Sickle Cell sufferers to live a healthy life.
- Living with Sickle Cell Anemia: Symptoms, Causes and TreatmentThe symptoms, cause and treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia
Race - the Power of Illusion a ReviewSickle cell disease affects more than 72,000 Americans, primarily those of African heritage, but also those of Arabian, Asian, Caribbean, Indian, Italian Spanish-Mediterranean, and South and Central American descent.- Sickle Cell Disease: Living with Sickle Beta Zero ThalassemiaIf you or your spouse has the Sickle C trait or the Beta Zero Thalassemia there is a 25% chance of having a baby with sickle beta zero thalassemia with each pregnancy.
- Sickle Cell - a Disease or a Curse?My husband is Afro-American, and he suffers from sickle cell disease, a medical condition that affects around two million North Americans
- Sickle Cell Blood Disorder: Improving Longevity with Preventative Health Care OptionsFor individuals who suffer from sickle cell anemia, there are preventative healthcare options available that may increase life expectancy
- Acute Chest Syndrome & Organ Failure Syndrome: Blood Transfusion Cases of Sickle CellWith advances in prevention and treatment of sickle cell, many individuals are continuing to suffer from acute chest syndrome and organ failure syndrome, often requiring blood transfusions
- September is Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSickle Cell Awareness month is here. Spreading the word on this very serious disease. Knowledge is power!
Silence the Pain - Sickle Cell AnemiaSickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families in which red blood cells form an abnormal crescent shape. (Red blood cells are normally shaped like a disc.)
Sickle Cell Health JournalProviding a means for sickle cell patients to document their health records- An Interview With a Sickle Cell PatientThis a basic overview of an interview with a sickle cell patient.