As a result of being a caregiver for her cousin, columnist Sylvia Amuta says she's now more caring, compassionate, and kind to others.

Higher pain scores upon discharge from the emergency department may predict hospitalization in adolescents with SCD, a study ...

Considering a change to your treatment regimen? Columnist Mary Shaniqua shares tips to help patients and providers make an ...

Most people with SCD seem to meet or exceed current level of physical activity recommendations for the general population, a ...

BEAM-101, a treatment for sickle cell disease, showed sustained efficacy and safety over one year in the BEACON Phase 1/2 ...

Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye shares her thoughts about the role of World Sickle Cell Day in promoting sickle cell awareness.

To mark four years of sharing his experiences through writing, columnist Dunstan Nicol-Wilson reflects on the journey with gratitude.

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela ...

The FDA gives the designation to experimental therapies designed to treat conditions that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. The designation seeks to provide extra economic incentives to ...

As a proactive caregiver, do not be misled by a child’s asymptomatic period or the apparent mildness of their disease. It’s vital to provide adequate care and always adhere to specialists’ guidelines.

A difficult pill to swallow This most recent crisis was a tough one. The pain was widespread and prolonged. Yet, when I combed through my logs and lifestyle in the days and weeks prior, I couldn’t ...

More than 100 adults with SCD who visited each of the clinics were included in the study. Patients were eligible to be included in the analyses if they visited their respective clinic more than once ...