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Sickle cell disease: Causes and symptoms as Aishah Akorede opens up on rare condition
Aishah has dealt with sickle cell disease throughout her life, crediting her mum Kemi as being a constant pillar of support ...
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Preventing sickle cell disease through modern science
Abnormal cells can clog blood vessels, leading to severe pain episodes and restricting oxygen delivery to vital organs ...
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Groundbreaking sickle cell disease treatment approved for English NHS
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as ...
Shortness of breath after light activity? It can be sickle cell anemia; doctor explains symptoms
O ften when we feel shortness of breath after light physical activity, we dismiss it as fatigue or tiredness. But it can indicate serious health conditions. In an interview with H ...
Sickle Cell disease widespread within tribal population
According to research studies and demographic surveys by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and genetic researchers, sickle cell disease is widespread in many tribal groups of India, especially amon ...
‘Ground-breaking’ gene treatment for sickle cell disease to be rolled out on NHS
A GROUNDBREAKING genetic treatment with the potential to cure sickle cell disease will be rolled out on the NHS. The one-off ...
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‘Functional cure’ for sickle cell disease now offered on NHS
Read about exa-cel being rolled out on the NHS, providing a 'functional cure' for some patients with severe sickle cell ...
‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease
Experts hailed exciting news for some people with sickle cell disease in England as the health watchdog decided to grant ...
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Groundbreaking one-off gene therapy approved for severe sickle cell disease
People in England to benefit from groundbreaking one-off gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease approved by NICE ...
New sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use offers patients ‘hope of a cure’
One sickle cell patient told ITV News the new gene therapy being rolled out for use on the NHS means they "finally have something to look towards". | ITV National News ...
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time
It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...
Sickle cell disease ‘cure’ to be offered to NHS patients
Around 1,700 people could be eligible for the one-time treatment, which is seen as a less risky alternative to a donor stem ...