After the untimely death of his teen son, the father of the late Justin Johnson went to Central Dauphin East High for an ...

One of the most vital treatments for sickle cell patients is regular blood transfusions; sometimes, it's needed multiple ...

Sickle cell anemia is the most severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD). Treatments for sickle cell anemia include medications, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants. SCD is a group of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sickle cell anemia disproportionately affects Black people, causing severe pain, potential organ damage and in some cases, death. Many times, only blood transfusions can provide ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia woman is urging people to consider donating blood as she continues her lifelong battle with sickle cell disease. "I'm in constant worry that I might not wake up," ...

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Northwestern University identified a previously unknown treatment ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --The Red Cross mission to prevent and relieve human suffering continues even when there's not an emergency, from installing smoke alarms to collecting blood donations, and being in a ...

A local sickle cell anemia patient met some of his blood donors who helped him get life-saving treatment. The donors-recipient meeting was held at the Rhode Island Blood Center’s Warwick Donor Center ...

One of the most vital treatments for sickle cell patients is regular blood transfusions; sometimes, it's needed multiple times a year.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- People living with sickle cell anemia need blood transfusions to live a life with less pain. "Every stage of my life I've encountered complications that have deterred of delayed a lot ...

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder of red blood cells. Some parents may learn that their infant has this disorder after prenatal testing. Hospitals also test for SCA after birth as part ...