In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

Healthy fresh red blood cells have a distinctive biconcave—or dumbbell—shape for efficient oxygen release. During refrigerated storage, red cells become energetically stressed and more ...

MCHC is one of several calculations, or indices, in the CBC that help doctors understand the size, shape, and health of your red blood cells (RBCs). Specifically, MCHC equals the amount of ...

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinAccording to Mayo Clinic, sickle cell disease affects the shape of red ...

Variations in inflammation may contribute to vaso-occlusive events (VOEs) during the menstrual cycles of women with SCD, per a study.

causing red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. These abnormal cells can block blood flow and lead to various complications, including an increased risk of infections. The spleen ...

Bluebird Bio and Xcellbio have entered into an agreement to support the commercialization of sickle cell gene therapy ...

causing it to clump and distort red blood cells into a sickle shape. Preserving fetal hemoglobin after birth at levels above 8% through gene editing is one critical, viable approach to saving more ...