NHS Blood and Transplant have teamed up with the MOBO Awards to launch the ‘B Positive’ campaign. The focal point of the campaign is a 60 strong choir who are performing at various events and locations….…
Experimental gene-editing approach holds promise for curing sickle cell disease
he notion of altering a person’s genes to cure disease used to be the stuff of science fiction. But gene editing experiments aimed at the genetic disorder that causes sickle cell disease are now making their way from the laboratory to clinical trials….…
Introducing a new point of care test for sickle cell disease
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Introducing a new point of care test for sickle cell disease.…
Living with sickle cell anemia
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.…
Sickle-Cell Patients See Hope in CRISPR
The disease may be among the first to be treated with the novel gene-editing tool.…
Why Diet Should Be Part of Every Pain Management Regimen
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.…