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Many Sickle Cell Disease Patients Need Frequent Hospitalization or Emergency Care for Pain
April 6, 2010 — Four of every 10 people treated in a hospital for pain or other problems caused by sickle cell disease have to be readmitted for treatment again within 30 days, according to a new study. The study, ... > full story -
Genetic Form of Anemia Defined Molecularly
April 1, 2010 — Sideroblastic anemia is a form of anemia caused by an inability to incorporate iron into hemoglobin, something that is essential if the molecule is to perform its vital function of carrying oxygen ... > full story -
New Type of Genetic Variation Could Strengthen Natural Selection
February 17, 2010 — The unexpected discovery of a new type of genetic variation suggests that natural selection -- the force that drives evolution -- is both more powerful and more complex than scientists have ... > full story -
Blood Protein Offers Help Against Anemia
January 26, 2010 — A new study shows that a protein found in blood alleviates anemia, a condition in which the body's tissues don't get enough oxygen from the blood. In this animal study, injections of the protein, ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Shows Promise Against Serious Infections in Sickle Cell Disease
January 19, 2010 — New research suggests a family of widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs might help protect individuals from serious illness following bacterial infection, including the pneumococcal infections that ... > full story -
Chemical Energy Influences Tiny Vibrations of Red Blood Cell Membranes
December 22, 2009 — Much like a tightly wound drum, red blood cells are in perpetual vibration. Those vibrations help the cells maintain their characteristic flattened oval or disc shape, which is critical to their ... > full story -
Synthetic Red Blood Cells Developed: Red-Blood-Cell-Like Particles Carry Oxygen, Drugs, and More
December 17, 2009 — Scientists have developed synthetic particles that closely mimic the characteristics and key functions of natural red blood cells, including softness, flexibility, and the ability to carry ... > full story -
'Mini' Transplant May Reverse Severe Sickle Cell Disease
December 9, 2009 — Results of a preliminary study show that "mini" stem cell transplantation may safely reverse severe sickle cell disease in ... > full story -
New Approach to Sickle-Cell Disease Shows Promise in Mice
December 7, 2009 — Researchers report being able to get mice with sickle-cell disease to start producing fetal hemoglobin again -- potentially compensating for damaged adult hemoglobin and making symptoms of ... > full story -
Studies Investigate New Trends and Treatment Options for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
December 7, 2009 — New research highlights intriguing studies on the acute danger that the H1N1 pandemic presents for children with this blood disorder, evaluations of both new and standard treatments for common ... > full story
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