Children with sickle cell anemia need better preventive care, says CHLA study An image of sickle cell anemia is seen on a blood smear. (Image by Ed Uthman reproduced under the CC BY 2.0 license) ...

Symptoms such as chest pain may signal a sickle cell crisis. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) causes your red blood cells to be hard and sickle-shaped (like a “C”) instead of round.

A 5-year-old boy has been miraculously cured of sickle cell anemia, which is being hailed as a “medical breakthrough.” According to CBS News, New Jersey boy Tobi Okunseinde was diagnosed with ...

Sickle cell disease is a rare genetic blood disorder that affects every aspect of a person’s life. Predominately impacting people of color, the disease has long been misunderstood by the ...

TULSA, Okla. — On Saturday, Baby CJ's Balloon Spot held their grand opening with the goal of raising awareness of sickle cell anemia in honor of five-year-old CJ who has the disease.

Many children with sickle cell anemia do not receive guideline-concordant preventive care to reduce their risks for serious infections or stroke, according to research conducted at Children&rsquo ...

Tulsa balloon store inspired by 5-year-old with sickle cell anemia opens A Tulsa balloon store, Baby CJ's Balloon Spot, is officially open for business. It's located at 1133 South Memorial Drive.

Hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia Date: January 29, 2024 Source: Indiana University Summary: Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A New Jersey boy was cured of sickle cell anemia thanks to a medical breakthrough. Five-year-old Tobi Okunseinde from Haworth has a lot to thank his little brother Kwasi for.

TAMPA, Fla. — Sickle cell anemia is a blood disease that affects millions of people around the world and Florida has one of the highest concentrations of sickle cell patients in the country.

Acute kidney injury is more common in hospitalized children with sickle cell anaemia in Africa. Acta Paediatr. Published online November 3, 2023. doi:10.1111/apa.17025 ...