Category: Sickle Cell Disease

FDA Approves New Sickle Cell Drug

December 4th, 2019
On Monday, November 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it approved a drug from Global Blood Therapeutics Inc.(GBT) which treats sickle cell disease in adults and children 12 years of age or older. New Drug Treatment for Sickle Cell Ane… more »

September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

September 6th, 2017
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affect between 70,000 and 100,000 Americans. September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month which helps to promote an understanding about this disease. Understanding Sick… more »