Risto-cel, a gene-edited cell therapy formerly called BEAM-101, for severe SCD, benefits patients for nearly two years, new ...

A lack of accessibility in a non-inclusive society for those with a disability comes at a terrible cost, writes columnist.

Casgevy safely and effectively prevents vaso-occlusive crises in children ages 5 to 11 with severe sickle cell disease, trial ...

VAS‑101, a skin gel containing curcumin, was shown to partially reverse impairments to the powerhouses of cells in the hearts ...

Low socioeconomic status is not significantly associated with a higher risk for stroke in children with sickle cell disease, ...

As part of a program to support children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and cancers, supplemental insurance company Aflac has released a new children’s book that aims to illustrate how empathy and ...

I write today to express my sincere appreciation for the care and love doctors, nurses, and all health professionals show to people with sickle cell disease. They are such remarkable caregivers. Where ...

Treatment with hydroxyurea increases blood oxygen levels during sleep in children with sickle cell disease (SCD), but it does not meaningfully lessen sleep disturbances, a study reports. Compared with ...

Disc Medicine says it’s planning to launch a clinical trial before the end of the year that will test DISC-3405, its treatment candidate for reducing high iron levels and easing iron overload, in ...

Communication is necessary for any relationship to form, whether it’s platonic or romantic. The more I experience different types of relationships, the more I realize how pivotal communication is in ...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed the continuing suspension of marketing authorization for Pfizer’s sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment Oxbryta (voxelotor) — withdrawn from the market ...