Sickle Cell Crisis: A Not-So Friendly Reminder
Tosin reminiscences about the genetic predisposition that forces her to maintain a life of balance. Your body tells you…Be Balanced or Else….!
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About Sickle Cell
For Teachers: Sickle Cell Disease at School
For educators, parents and children with sickle cell disease, this video is a good point of education on the challenges faced by children and adults with sickle cell disease. You can send this link to each of your childs’ teacher…and it will help start the conversation so that the teacher knows what to expect, and
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Why Are Sickle Cell Patients Anti-Social?
A common misconception is that sickle cell patients are anti-social. Take a peek behind the curtain and find out why this is not the case.
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Sports Screening for SC Trait
Is sports screening for sickle cell trait a step in the right direction? Check out this video, and let us know your thoughts, either in the comments section or make/tag a video.
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Happy New Year!!!
An open letter to fans and supporters of the Sickle Cell Warriors
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The Global Angst of Sickle Cell
Tosin examines the plight of sickle cell around the world.
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Nurse Vent on Sickle Cell Patients
Have you ever wondered what the nurses are saying in the nurses’ station about you as a sickle cell patient? Well, wonder no further…Proceed at your own risk.
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SCD and Iron Overload
Educate yourself on iron overload, one of the hazards of frequent blood transfusions.
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Should a Sickle Cell Trait Carrier Marry Someone with Sickle Cell Disease?
Should someone with AS marry someone with SS? This is a hot debate. Where do you stand?
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My Nicosan Story
Here is a question that I got from a reader on Nicosan that I would like to address: A friend of mine just started on Nicosan 12/12/08, due to lapse in medical coverage and not having monthly blood exchanges, he has been having severe pain every week, resulting in 2-3 ER visits/month since 9/08. Since