Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as ...

Aishah has dealt with sickle cell disease throughout her life, crediting her mum Kemi as being a constant pillar of support ...

It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...

Sickle Cell Trait Does Not Cause "Sickle Cell Crisis" Leading to Exertion-Related Death: A Systematic Review. Blood Journal , 2025; DOI: 10.1182/blood.2024026899 Cite This Page : ...

A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause ...

Abnormal cells can clog blood vessels, leading to severe pain episodes and restricting oxygen delivery to vital organs ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sickle cell trait has no association with mortality from physical exertion or heat-related injuries without ...

Having the gene does not necessarily mean parents have the disease but are carriers of the sickle cell trait. The main symptoms are painful episodes (called sickle cell crises) which can last for ...

A groundbreaking new gene therapy for sickle cell patients is now being rolled out for use on the NHS in England, as ITV News' Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry reports A £1.65 million treatment ...