Nursing school is difficult and can be stressful for any student, but imagine studying, going to class and suffering a debilitating blood disorder like sickle cell anemia. A young Durham woman did ...

Logan and Erin Dorsey, who had sickle cell anemia for 11 years, are now nurses at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, using their experience to help others. "Without God's grace, we wouldn't ...

Biases in care for young adults with sickle cell disease could lead to lower quality of care for these patients. SCD affects approximately 100,000 Americans. It causes vaso-occlusion, which leads to ...

As a parent with a child who has sickle cell disease, you are always on high alert. The “what if” stays with me, as it ...

LOS ANGELES — Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventive care that could help them stay healthier longer, according to a ...

Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped cells to block blood flow to the lungs, leading to acute chest syndrome. Common treatment methods involve oxygen supplementation and pain management. Sickle ...

The new clinic aims to expand access to specialized care for a community disproportionately affected by sickle cell disease.