Doctors hope a recent medical breakthrough could lead to a cure for sickle cell anemia, an inherited condition that can cause crippling pain and shortened lifespans for the estimated quarter million babies born with it each year.…
The disease may be among the first to be treated with the novel gene-editing tool.…
Research shows that diet should be an integral part of a pain management program — especially as patients age. A vegan or Mediterranean diet — or healthier eating inspired by these diets — can control insulin and cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation, which is the pain culprit.…
Red blood cells are formed in the bone marrow from haematopoietic stem cells via a complex process known as erythropoiesis. Towards the end of this process, immature red blood cells also known as reticulocytes (multi-lobular and spherical)…..…
If you’ve ever watched an episode of the HBO series “True Blood,” you’re familiar with the idea of using synthetic blood to replace real blood. In real life, of course, synthetic blood wouldn’t be used as a vampire deterrent, rather it would be used to provide blood transfusions to people who needed it — like patients with sickle cell — if actual blood was in short supply.…
Sickle cell isn’t a new condition, but people who have it told BuzzFeed News advances in medical treatment aren’t coming fast enough and are calling for more scientific research and greater investment to improve the quality of their lives.…
