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

In December 2023, through the development efforts of CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, their decades-long ...

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

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

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 ...

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.