Sickle Cell Free, Part 1: An Interview with Patient #19
Yes it's true. We can be cured from sickle cell. Learn all about the new stem cell transplant process from Raheem C. aka Patient No. 19. [continue reading...]
‘SC News and Research’ Articles
This category explores past, present and future research and news in sickle cell.
February, 2012 News Roundup
So many great strides I have tears in my eyes. $6 million raised in 1 night, new research with carbon monoxide, and insurance in NJ has to pay for bone marrow & stem cell transplants. Here is your monthly SC news roundup! [continue reading...]
Mid-November 2011 News Roundup
So much has happened since our last issue. Great strides in research with mice--2 new studies!! More warriors cured with transplants, and amazing strides taken in sickle cell research and care all over the world. Read on... [continue reading...]
August SC News Roundup
A new sickle cell treatment on the horizon, multiple sickle cell centers are opening worldwide, and more news updates from Bahrain. Get your news... [continue reading...]
July 2011 SC News Roundup
New research findings, a $10million dollar award in wrongful death case, collaborations with Texas, African, Canada and India to treat sickle cell, Miss Jamaica is a Sickle Cell Warrior and so much more. Read on [continue reading...]
July SC News Update
Ereck Plancher case, NCAA regulations enforced this year, World Sickle Cell Awareness Day all over the world... [continue reading...]
May 1, 2011: SC News Update
NIH starts new center for Rare Diseases, HemaQuest starts phase 2 drug trials, NHS wrote official guidelines for sickle cell patients and new research on how sickle cell protects us from malaria. Catch your sickle cell news updates here. [continue reading...]
April 11, 2011: SC News Update
India steps up to the challenge of a high SC population, Ghana shows some appreciation, Nigeria starts Bone Marrow Transplants, Dancing with the Stars for Sickle Cell, and a new Adult SC clinic in Arkansas. Get the latest SC news and research updates now. [continue reading...]
March: 23 Days of Sickle Cell News
Angola joins the sickle cell fight, India gets active, $3 million SC case settled in the UK, Nicosan back in the news, drama in Bahrain (again), and 2 new sickle cell treatments enter the ring. Get your SC news here. [continue reading...]
February 2011: This Month in SC News
No more laughing gas for you, NY Times does a SC feature, Che'Na plays basketball, SCDAA raises funds, Canada passes the torch and Brazil rocks out. Catch your latest sickle cell news here. [continue reading...]
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