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- About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders Abnormal hemoglobin is produced Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting in pain and other serious complications There are several types of SCD, some more severe than others
- Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes Types
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape It can cause pain and serious complications
- Sickle cell disease - Wikipedia
Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited haemoglobin-related blood disorders [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia [2]
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To build a world where individuals with Sickle Cell Disease get the care and compassion they deserve Our BabySteps Program supports parents of children with sickle cell disease through healthcare navigation, SCD education, mental health services, community health worker support, and more
- Sickle Cell Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of your body
- Sickle Cell Disease What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells Normally, red blood cells are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels
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WHO Publishes New Guidelines for SCD Management in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a comprehensive package of interventions for sickle cell disease management in Africa
- Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells Common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, severe pain, and swelling
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