O ften when we feel shortness of breath after light physical activity, we dismiss it as fatigue or tiredness. But it can indicate serious health conditions. In an interview with H ...

New gene therapies could transform sickle cell treatment forever. A future without pain crises or hospitalizations may finally be within reach.

With the addition of Casgevy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles now offers two gene therapies for sickle cell, the first being Lyfgenia.

Fulcrum Therapeutics' promising treatment for Sickle Cell Disease and their strong financial position, despite setbacks.

According to research studies and demographic surveys by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and genetic researchers, sickle cell disease is widespread in many tribal groups of India, especially amon ...

Base editing utilizes enzymes to modify single amino acids at the most foundational unit of DNA, called a base.

After moving from Sierra Leone to London, guest columnist Richard Bayliss received a proper diagnosis and care plan for his ...

In this article, we explore the experiences of sickle cell patients in emergency care and the ways they can advocate for themselves ...

(HealthDay News) — Adults with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and healthy controls with greater economic deprivation have older brain age, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

Hypoxia, a condition characterized by reduced oxygen availability, has been widely studied for its potential therapeutic ...

Clinical trials for exa-cel have shown promising results that it has been authorised by the FDA and MHRA for use in beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease. These successes make CRISPR technology, as ...

Tharu tribals face higher rates of thalassemia (22-24%) and sickle cell anaemia (60%) than the general population, prompting a medical camp for 2 lakh people.