A Medical Minute Introducing Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Rob
Video Transcript Hi, it’s Dr. Rob Gillio with a Medical Minute introducing Sickle Cell Disease. It’s a worldwide problem, primarily in equatorial or warm climate…
SCFA CELEBRATES SEPTEMBER NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
Approximately 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease, a chronic condition that causes the red blood cells to harden and form a sickle shape. This…
SFCA Celebrates September as SCD Awareness Month with Both Presidential and Arizona Governor Proclamations
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona is proud to recognize and honor both a National Proclamation from President Joe Biden and an official State Proclamation…
A Collaborative Surveillance Initiative for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness in Arizona
Phoenix Children’s is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaborative surveillance project focusing on the population of individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Arizona. This…
Introducing the Sickle Cell Data Collection Project
The SCDC program, which has been ongoing under the CDC since 2015, collects health information about people living with sickle cell disease. All personally identifying…
What Happens When an Overweight Sickle Cell Patient is also Diabetic?
When an overweight sickle cell patient is also diabetic, they face a complex health situation that requires careful management. Obesity and diabetes mellitus are known…
Top 20 Medications for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
As a pharmacology expert, I can provide an overview of the top 20 medications used in Sickle Cell Disease treatment. However, detailed information such as…
Is Obesity an Issue with sickle cell patients?
Obesity can indeed be an issue among individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Historically, people with SCD have been considered underweight due to the disease’s…
What are the top 10 ways to Deal with these Stress Triggers?
Managing stress is crucial for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to minimize the risk of crises. Here are the top 10 ways to deal…