More articles about: Sickle Cell Anemia
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Research sheds new light on gene therapy for blood disorders
Research from experts at Michigan Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is breaking ground on new ways of treating blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia, through gene therapy.
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A day of music therapy
Music therapy at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital brings joy to patients, families and therapists alike.
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Living with sickle cell: From isolation to pursuing medical school, advocacy
Medical student shares journey with painful disease disproportionately affecting African Americans and why she wants to help others.
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A 4-Year-Old’s Journey with Sickle Cell Disease
After Shavonn Burgess got her daughter’s diagnosis, she had no idea how her family would cope. Now, after a year of blood transfusions and spleen removal, they’ve found a new normal.
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10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research
Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.
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U-M Pediatrician: Government Missed Opportunity to Improve Care for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Michigan Medicine pediatrician says government missed opportunity to improve care for children with sickle cell disease
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Sickle Cell Disease Could Be Treated by Turning Back the Clock
Reactivating genes normally active before birth could prevent the harmful effects of a blood disorder with few treatment options.
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Most Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Key Medication
Despite the proven lifesaving benefit of antibiotics for children with this inherited blood disorder, only 18 percent receive them.