sickle cell disease Archives

From (Clinical) Trials to Triumphs: The New Frontiers of Sickle Cell Therapy

September 26, 2024 admin 0

By NHLBI In 2018, Tesha Samuels made a decision that changed her life. Samuels was born with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder that caused frequent – sometimes daily – episodes of intense pain. “I dreamed of a day when […]

Low-intensity blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health

August 29, 2024 admin 0

NIH study finds lung function remained stable or improved in adults after transplant So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function […]

NIH scientists discover how DNA fragments can trigger inflammation in sickle cell disease

March 5, 2021 admin 0

By NIH Finding could lead to new ways to reduce complications from painful red blood cell disorder Researchers have discovered that DNA from the mitochondria – the cell’s “powerhouses” – acts as a danger signal in the body and triggers […]

NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease

September 28, 2018 admin 0

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting at least 100,000 people in the United […]