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

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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, ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding a subunit of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Mutant hemoglobin — called ...

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen so it can be transported ...

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene which provides the instructions to make part of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Researchers are working on ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) may be cured in some individuals by a stem cell transplant. There also are several approved therapies to help manage the condition and its related complications. Some of the ...

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continuing suspension of marketing authorization for Pfizer’s sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment Oxbryta (voxelotor) — withdrawn from the market ...

A new, interactive application touted as the first of its kind can help people with sickle cell disease (SCD) learn about and communicate with their care team about their pain attacks. People with ...

Using tocilizumab off-label in four young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) who developed hyperhemolysis syndrome as a complication of a blood transfusion stopped the premature destruction of red ...