WHAT IS SICKLE CELL?
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder prevalent among people of African, Caribbean, Central/South American, East Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. >>>read more
There are more than 400 unusual hemoglobin genes associated with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin variants
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WEB RESOURCE
MAYO CLINIC: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body
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WebMD: Combating Sickle Cell Video
WebMD: Sickle Cell Research Video
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SCTPN, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, provides education, advocacy, referral services, and support for individuals
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.