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Sickle cell disease can take a toll on couples, but it's entirely possible to maintain a healthy relationship, says columnist.

In addition to the prolonged pain and suffering endured by sickle cell patients, a Washington University School of Medicine study has concluded that there could be a significant impact on cognitive ...

A "groundbreaking" £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use on the NHS, offering patients with severe sickle cell disease some hope of a cure. It is believed around 1,700 people could be ...

Our independent appraisal committee has approved the use of gene editing therapy exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) for use in the NHS in England, providing a potential cure for some people with ...

A cutting-edge gene therapy has been approved for NHS use for some patients with severe sickle cell disease. Casgevy, also known as exa-cel, was the first treatment to be licensed using gene ...

A sickle cell disease “cure” is to be offered to NHS patients for the first time. The £1.65 million gene therapy called exa-cel, also known under the brand name Casgevy, uses a Nobel Prize ...

Would it be a cure for my sickle cell disease? It was a decision I could think about making because my sister was a genetic match and could donate her stem cells. Most with sickle cell don’t ...

LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will provide a cutting-edge gene therapy that aims to cure sickle cell disease, the National Institute for Health and Care ...

Individuals with SCT have one copy of the gene associated with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a blood disorder characterized by misshapen blood cells that can cause blockages, leading to ...