Sickle cell anemia refers to a group of genetic blood disorders that affect a person’s levels of hemoglobin, the protein in ...

We present the case of a boy with sickle cell disease who developed fulminant fat embolism syndrome following parvovirus-B19 infection. After presenting with severe bone pain, his condition rapidly ...

Pain is a constant, complex companion that clinicians often struggle to understand and measure for people living with sickle ...

Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited health condition that slows the flow of red blood cells in your body. For people with SCD, hemoglobin S (a mutated protein that transports oxygen) causes red ...

A new study led by Carnegie Mellon’s Wood Neuro Research Group is using brain imaging and digital visualization to uncover ...

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

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series on “The Future of Sickle Cell Disease Research and Care” with support from The American Society of Hematology. The articles in the series are ...