World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19 to increase global awareness and understanding of sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Anemia–Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment–Prognosis
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder caused by abnormal inherited hemoglobin. Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder caused by abnormal inherited hemoglobin. Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease.
‘World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19 to increase global awareness, knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and the sufferings faced by the affected patients.’
SCD affects around 300,000 to 400,000 babies annually throughout the world and treatment revolves around prevention and management of its complications. Sickle Cell Awareness
The international day was adopted as a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly on 22nd December 2008 to recognize sickle cell disease as a public health problem and `one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases’. Following this, it was celebrated for the first time on 19th June 2009.This year the national awareness campaign 2022 is `Shine the Light’, signifying the nationwide gatherings to lit the buildings in red, in an attempt to find a universal cure for disease.
In this regard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also launched a Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) program in California to aid the affected patients to seek disease care. The global day invites everyone to join the community in the fight against the disease.
Hemolytic Anemia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hemolytic anemia, also known as hemolysis, is a condition where the destruction of red blood cells outpaces its production. It occurs both in infants and adults.
Hemolytic anemia, also known as hemolysis, is a condition where the destruction of red blood cells outpaces its production. It occurs both in infants and adults.
Music Therapy Helps Sickle Cell Disease Patients Handle Pain Better
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. India is the third highest prevalence SCD in the world.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. India is the third highest prevalence SCD in the world.
Nutrition Reduces Pain in Mice With Sickle Cell Disease
An enriched diet and companionship can decrease pain in mice with sickle cell disease by boosting serotonin, said researchers.
An enriched diet and companionship can decrease pain in mice with sickle cell disease by boosting serotonin, said researchers.
