it is crucial to test a partner for sickle cell trait as well as other possible be­ta-globin changes. With awareness, education, and proper screening, carriers of the sickle cell trait can still ...

Over 4.75 crore people screened for sickle cell anaemia, with 0.38% diagnosed, under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination ...

Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye addresses some of the myths about blood transfusion and explains why it's important in managing ...

A patient with sickle cell disorder says she is optimistic for the future after a new genetic test was launched. Stephanie George, 32, from London, was one of the first patients to receive a ...

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa's spouse Prof Janet Kasilly (left) with Dr Dorothy Nyong'o and wife of Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o during the launch of sickle cell awareness month at Butere ...

Sickle cell disease occurs when a child inherits two sickle cell genes—one from each parent. Lillian knew she carried the ...

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy was as effective as pain education at easing sickle cell pain, a study reported.

Indore: A recent screening conducted under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission revealed that 65 tribal hostlers and villagers exhibit symptoms suggestive of sickle cell anaemia.

A medicine built around a more precise form of CRISPR gene editing appeared to work as designed in its first clinical trial test ... from people with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood ...

This test will provide interpretations for sickle cell disease (SCD) and beta thalassemia in the field. The Gazelle™ Ferritin FIA Test will offer highly accurate measurement of ferritin levels for ...

The Centre has launched a commemorative stamp to mark the goal of eradicating sickle cell disease by 2047, highlighting ...