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Early Diagnosis Of Sickle Cell Anemia Matters: Newborn Screening And Timely Intervention
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a genetic mutation that affects haemoglobin. In people with SCD, abnormal haemoglobin known as Haemoglobin S causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped instead of round and flexible.
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India's Sickle Cell Anemia Burden: Why Certain Regions And Communities Are More Affected
India carries a significant share of the global burden of sickle cell anaemia with millions of people either affected by SCD or carrying the sickle cell trait.
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Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Day: Why Fighting Stigma Is As Important As Treatment
For people living with genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, stigma can be as damaging as the illness itself. Experts say greater awareness, genetic counselling, and open conversations are key to improving both health outcomes and quality of life.
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Sickle Cell Anaemia And Pregnancy: Doctor Explains The Risks Involved
India has worlds second highest burden of disease for sickle cell anaemia. The prevalence rates reach roughly 1% with highest numbers recorded in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Services For Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia And Tuberculosis Should Be Prioritised, Says Madhya Pradesh Governor
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, on Tuesday, asserted that the efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia and TB (tuberculosis) from the state should be given highest priority.
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India Launches 1st Indigenous, Low-Cost Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease
The world-class, low-cost gene editing solution named "BIRSA 101", in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, remembered as a great tribal freedom fighter.
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Indian Breakthrough In Bone Marrow Transplant To Aid Children With Sickle Cell Disease
The study by the Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, places India among the leading nations in advanced paediatric transplant outcomes.
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All You Need To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
Early diagnosis and proper management are key to improving quality of life for those living with this lifelong condition.
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World Sickle Cell Day 2024: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors And Complications For This Condition
The theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2024 is "Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally."
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How Genetic Therapies Transformed Lives Of Sickle Cell Patients
Their stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment -- school, relationships, work.
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PM Narendra Modi Launches Sickle Cell Anaemia Eradication Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission 2047 by unveiling a portal and also released a guideline for the management of the disease and different modules for its monitoring.
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PM Modi To Visit Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol District Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a public programme in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, where he will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission on Saturday, July 1.
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World Sickle Cell Disease Day 2022: Everything You Need To Know
World Sickle Cell Disease Day 2022: Here are the most commonly asked questions and everything you need to know.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Know The Types, Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia
World Sickle Cell day is observed every year on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, its challenges and treatment options.
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Early Diagnosis Of Sickle Cell Anemia Matters: Newborn Screening And Timely Intervention
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a genetic mutation that affects haemoglobin. In people with SCD, abnormal haemoglobin known as Haemoglobin S causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped instead of round and flexible.
-
India's Sickle Cell Anemia Burden: Why Certain Regions And Communities Are More Affected
India carries a significant share of the global burden of sickle cell anaemia with millions of people either affected by SCD or carrying the sickle cell trait.
-
Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Day: Why Fighting Stigma Is As Important As Treatment
For people living with genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, stigma can be as damaging as the illness itself. Experts say greater awareness, genetic counselling, and open conversations are key to improving both health outcomes and quality of life.
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Sickle Cell Anaemia And Pregnancy: Doctor Explains The Risks Involved
India has worlds second highest burden of disease for sickle cell anaemia. The prevalence rates reach roughly 1% with highest numbers recorded in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Services For Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia And Tuberculosis Should Be Prioritised, Says Madhya Pradesh Governor
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, on Tuesday, asserted that the efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia and TB (tuberculosis) from the state should be given highest priority.
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India Launches 1st Indigenous, Low-Cost Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease
The world-class, low-cost gene editing solution named "BIRSA 101", in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, remembered as a great tribal freedom fighter.
-
Indian Breakthrough In Bone Marrow Transplant To Aid Children With Sickle Cell Disease
The study by the Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, places India among the leading nations in advanced paediatric transplant outcomes.
-
All You Need To Know About Sickle Cell Disease
Early diagnosis and proper management are key to improving quality of life for those living with this lifelong condition.
-
World Sickle Cell Day 2024: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors And Complications For This Condition
The theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2024 is "Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally."
-
How Genetic Therapies Transformed Lives Of Sickle Cell Patients
Their stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment -- school, relationships, work.
-
PM Narendra Modi Launches Sickle Cell Anaemia Eradication Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission 2047 by unveiling a portal and also released a guideline for the management of the disease and different modules for its monitoring.
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PM Modi To Visit Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol District Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a public programme in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, where he will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission on Saturday, July 1.
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World Sickle Cell Disease Day 2022: Everything You Need To Know
World Sickle Cell Disease Day 2022: Here are the most commonly asked questions and everything you need to know.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Know The Types, Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia
World Sickle Cell day is observed every year on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, its challenges and treatment options.
