Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare cancer that develops in the bone marrow. As the cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the marrow, they crowd out other healthy blood cells. Unfortunately, the symptoms including bone pain, mental fogginess, excessive thirst may develop slowly over time and don’t usually appear until the disease reaches an advanced stage. In […]
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Stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionate impact the virus has had on their communities is compelling Black and Latina women who are 50 and older to place a renewed emphasis on inner health, self-care and well-being, according to a new AARP national survey. “Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media,” an AARP survey of
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Depression and Kids with SCA Older age and higher education level showed increased scores. “A new study from Nigeria found that depression in young patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) was linked with increasing age and education level.” There is a new Nigerian study with teens and children who have sickle cell anemia (SCA). The
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The COVID pandemic has impacted the globe. It has also brought to the forefront the fact that people of color have more enormous challenges to receiving health care. These glaring disparities in health care are the most significant cause of death in black and brown people. Despite the Institute of Medicine’s report in 2003 stating that minorities
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ASGCT 24th Annual Meeting Associate Members: Register for the Annual Meeting for Free We, here at the ASGCT 24th annual meeting, are excited for the conference this year! We want to express our gratitude to all our members for trusting ASGCT to add value to your career. Part of our mission is to be the
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Sickle Cell Warrior Death Inquest Reveals Gross Negligence in Hospital This makes me so mad. Rest Pain-free Mr. Evan Smith, Your death will not be in vain, you will save many warriors, I promise. Shame on you North Middlesex Hospital. All their excuses don’t matter. This young man lost his life due to poor medical
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Way to go on your COVID-19 vaccine! Full vaccination occurs two weeks after the final dose according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A lot of people wonder what they can do once they are fully vaccinated. An infectious disease specialist answered some of the common questions, which we have summarized
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The Sickle Cell Disease Coalition (SCDC), is developing fact sheets on sickle cell disease (SCD) therapies for the community and would appreciate your help reviewing the draft resources. As background, the SCDC formed to amplify the voice of the SCD stakeholder community to improve outcomes for individuals with SCD and Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. is a
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