A GROUNDBREAKING genetic treatment with the potential to cure sickle cell disease will be rolled out on the NHS. The one-off ...
Everything you need to know about agonising sickle cell disease and the ‘revolutionary’ new DNA therapy that's being rolled out on the NHS for free to patients ...
Since two groundbreaking treatments were approved in late 2023, only a handful of patients have been able to access the ...
Abnormal cells can clog blood vessels, leading to severe pain episodes and restricting oxygen delivery to vital organs ...
Base editing utilizes enzymes to modify single amino acids at the most foundational unit of DNA, called a base.
While much attention is given to the painful crises, anaemia, and organ damage caused by SCD, its impact on vision is equally ...
An ageing brain in people with sickle cell disease may be responsible for cognitive problems, finds a study. Sickle cell ...
Someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. For individuals fighting sickle cell disease, ...
Results showed that sickle cell patients suffer from premature brain aging, and that the aging affects their performance on ...
Read about the opening of London's newest blood donation centre, aiming to increase the number of Black heritage donors.
A £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use for some NHS patients, offering some with an inherited blood disorder ...
Despite progress in healthcare services for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Africa, substantial gaps ...