Sickle Cell Disease - What Is Sickle Cell Disease? | NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood cells are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels.
Sickle Cell Disease Causes and Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease is sometimes called sickle cell anemia. People have sickle cell trait if they inherit a copy of the sickle cell gene from one parent and a copy of the gene for normal hemoglobin, called hemoglobin A, from the other.
Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD.
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. This year, Get to Know Sickle Cell.
Sickle Cell Disease Research - NHLBI, NIH
Current research on sickle cell disease treatment Many NHLBI-supported studies are looking at gene therapies and blood and marrow transplants (BMT) as transformative therapies for people with sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet Learn basics about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, how to prevent health problems and treatment options.
SICKLE CELL DISEASE - NHLBI, NIH
SICKLE CELL DISEASE Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. People with SCD are born with it. This disease gets its name from the abnormal crescent or “sickle” shape that some red blood cells develop. Because of this shape and other abnormalities, sickled red blood cells can block the flow of blood through the body and cause recurring ...
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease)
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease) Overview La enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF) es el trastorno sanguíneo hereditario más común en los Estados Unidos. En esta hoja informativa, aprenda sobre las causas, los signos y síntomas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la ECF.
Sickle Cell Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Treatment options for sickle cell disease include medicines that lessen symptoms, blood transfusions, blood and bone marrow transplants, and gene therapy treatments. Bone marrow transplants and gene therapies are potential cures for some people.
What is Sickle Cell Trait? Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell trait occurs when a person has one copy of the sickle cell gene passed down from one parent, and a normal hemoglobin gene from the other parent. This fact sheet describes what sickle cell trait is, who is affected, how to know if you have it, and how to live well with sickle cell trait.
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