The Philadelphia Citizen is recognizing CHOP doctors Alexis Thompson and Dr. Stephan Grupp with the 'Disruptors of the Year' ...

On a family vacation, 14-year-old Jaden Hartley discovered he needed a heart transplant after experiencing this symptom. Now ...

A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.

Sickle cell disease is a severe, inherited blood disorder that primarily affects people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian descent.Despite its widespread impact, SCD research has ...

A SYSTEMATIC review by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) has found no evidence to support sickle cell trait (SCT) as a cause of acute pain crises or sudden exertion-related death. This finding ...

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.

Simmie White is taking control of her own story. The six-year-old girl and her mother want others to understand more about ...

"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts is marking 12 years since she returned to the anchor desk after receiving a ...

As treatment and care continues to evolve, we must ensure that people living with this disease are able to advocate for ...

This achievement follows Bahrain’s landmark decision on 2 December 2023 to become the second country globally and the first ...

In addition to the prolonged pain and suffering endured by sickle cell patients, a Washington University School of Medicine ...

“We still have a serious challenge with sickle cell disease, which contributes to 20% of under-five mortality every year.