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2. Sickle cell disease - Wikipedia

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   Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of hemoglobin-related blood disorders typically inherited. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia. [2] It results in an abnormality in the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin found in red blood cells. [2] This leads to a rigid, sickle -like shape under ...

3. FDA approves cure for sickle cell disease, the first ... - AOL

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   December 8, 2023 at 1:19 PM. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a powerful treatment for sickle cell disease, a devastating illness that affects more than 100,000 Americans, the ...

4. New sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some ...

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   That has been the case for Kayla Smith Owens, 25, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, who started experiencing mild symptoms of sickle cell disease pain and fatigue until around age 12, during puberty.

5. Vaso-occlusive crisis - Wikipedia

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   A vaso-occlusive crisis is a common painful complication of sickle cell anemia in adolescents and adults. [1] [2] It is a form of sickle cell crisis.Sickle cell anemia – most common in those of African, Hispanic, and Mediterranean origin – leads to sickle cell crisis when the circulation of blood vessels is obstructed by sickled red blood cells, causing ischemic injuries.

6. Sickle cell-beta thalassemia - Wikipedia

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   Sickle cell beta thalassemia. Other names. Sickle cell-β thalassemia. Specialty. Hematology. Sickle cell-beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. The disease may range in severity from being relatively benign and like sickle cell trait to being similar to sickle cell disease. [1][2]

7. FDA considers first CRISPR gene editing treatment that may ...

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   The FDA said treatment for severe sickle cell is an “unmet medical need.” When someone has sickle cell disease their red blood cells don’t function the way they should. Red blood cells are ...