About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood …
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes & Types
Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.
Sickle Cell Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. …
Duke Sickle Cell Center | Duke Department of Medicine
Welcome to the Duke University Adult Sickle Cell Center. We look forward to a long, professional and friendly relationship with you. The Center offers comprehensive services to patients with …
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WHO Publishes New Guidelines for SCD Management in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a comprehensive package of interventions for sickle cell disease …
Sickle Cell Disease | Durham, Raleigh, North Carolina | Duke Health
Learn basic information about sickle cell disease – including causes and implications for patients --- and explains why it is important to follow closely with your doctor. Hip or knee replacement …
Sickle Cell Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
In September 2024, Pfizer withdrew voxelotor (also called Oxbryta) from the market. The medicine was used to prevent sickling in red blood cells. Pfizer said the benefits of using …
Prevention and Treatment of SCD Complications
Oct 3, 2024 · The focus of sickle cell disease (SCD) management is preventing and treating pain episodes and complications. Prevention strategies include lifestyle behaviors, medical …
SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD) | Duke Molecular Physiology Institute …
Sickle Cell Disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the hemoglobin protein found in red blood cells. This disease causes the red blood cells to be hard, sticky, and shaped like a …
Fact Sheets on Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Jun 4, 2024 · Best practices for hemoglobinopathy newborn screening and diagnostic testing. Free materials for you: Fact sheets, tip sheets, and other educational materials.