Avascular necrosis in sickle cell disease can occur due to the impairment of blood supply to the bones, writes columnist.

For adults with sickle cell disease, C-reactive protein levels increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

HealthDay News — For adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), C-reactive protein (CRP) levels increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, according to a study published ...

In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to new research published in Blood ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells, which can block blood flow, cause chronic pain, and lead to a host of physical ...

Pfizer is voluntarily withdrawing its sickle cell disease (SCD) therapy Oxbryta from all world markets after finding an "imbalance" in deaths in its clinical trials programme. It's a blow to the ...

Healthcare providers, public health officials and policymakers need to develop a greater understanding of the serious health impact of pneumococcal disease in elderly adults. In addition to ...

Acanthocyte Erythrocyte identified by numerous spiny cytoplasmic projections; similar to a Burr cell Acanthocytosis ... SS and SC disease, and hereditary spherocytosis ...

Period-driven inflammation could influence the risk of pain events among women with sickle cell disease Levels of C-reactive ...