Observed annually on June 19, World Sickle Cell Anemia Day draws global attention to an inherited blood disorder. Sickle cell anemia is a condition that alters the shape and function of red blood ...

Sickle cell trait evolved as protection against malaria, especially in tropical regions. Its discovery advanced understanding ...

“Sickle Cell Disease is a disease that impacts tribal sections of societies significantly. The government is committed to eliminate the disease before India celebrates its Amrit Kaal in 2047.” ...

How one of the oldest components of the human immune system can trigger a mysterious and little-understood syndrome.

Polychromasia refers to the different colors your red blood cells (RBCs) appear under a microscope. It's not a diagnosis but anemia, infection, blood loss, or cancer can cause polychromasia. These ...

On World Sickle Cell Day 2025, doctors explain Sickle Cell Anemia, an inherited blood disorder causing abnormally shaped red blood cells. Experts debunk common myths, raising awareness about the ...

It’s a disease that not many know about, despite estimates indicating that India carries the second-highest burden globally. Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, affects ...

Gene therapy for sickle cell disease may help improve a major contributing factor to stroke risk in patients, reports a new ...

He said that the fight against sickle cell anemia is not just a medical challenge but a movement that requires community involvement, sustained awareness, and interdepartmental coordination.

According to reports, an estimated 7.74 million people lived with sickle cell disease in 2021. Sickle cell anaemia can be a life-threatening condition. It is important that you spot the symptoms ...

El-Imam whose presentation was delivered by Dr. Ajao Kasali, said that globally, Nigeria bears the highest burden of 50 million people carrying the sickle cell traits. “About 2% to 3% of the ...