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    Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped, or “C”-shaped, blood cells. This abnormality makes it difficult for the blood to travel through the blood vessels, causing chronic pain and many other health issues. Learn about studies on therapeutic interventions, studies on survival of individuals with sickle cell disease and the impact that certain complications have on the quality of life of patients.

    Featured Video, from ASH 2011

    January 5, 2012

    A Long Life Ahead with Sickle Cell Disease: Choices in Treatment and Transplant

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    Featuring:

    Michael Bender, M.D., Ph.D.

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    Research and Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia
    Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped, or “C”-shaped, blood cells. This abnormality makes it difficult for the blood to travel through the blood vessels,...
    by Patient Power | 12/08/2008