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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth Meet Dr. Helen M. Ranney, physician and hematologist. Born in 1920, Dr. Ranney dedicated her work to researching blood disorders. Her groundbreaking work on sickle cell anemia included the first description of abnormal blood cell structure and The post Women’s History Month: Dr. Helen M. Ranney appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell, formed the Sickle Cell Disease C.A.R.E.S. Consortium, an initiative of pharmaceutical companies united to promote clinical trial participation and education. “We have an opportunity and a responsibility to change the perception of clinical trials and The post SCDAA to promote clinical trials appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth Meet Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson, a pediatrician and sickle cell pioneer. Born in 1925, Dr. Ferguson dedicated her life to researching sickle cell disease, an unknown condition at the time. Her groundbreaking work led to the development The post Women’s History Month: Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month to learn more about these inspiring individuals.  #BlackHistoryMonth Meet the late Carlton Haywood Jr. – a trailblazer in the field of health equity and bioethics. Born with sickle cell disease, Carlton never let his The post #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Carlton Haywood Jr. appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month to learn more about these inspiring individuals.  #BlackHistoryMonth Meet the late Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, M.D., – a renowned pediatric hematologist-oncologist and expert in sickle cell disease. Dr. Ohene-Frempong grew up in Ghana, where he excelled The post #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month to learn more about these inspiring individuals.  Meet the late Hertz Nazaire – a talented artist and author who used his brush to spread awareness about sickle cell disease. At just 9 years old, The post #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Hertz Nazaire appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

Penicillin VK solution is suffering from intermittent supply shortages. This can affect children with sickle cell disease. Penicillin VK in liquid form is prescribed for babies and young children with sickle cell disease who are unable to swallow pills as standard care, twice a day, starting as early as 6-8 weeks of age. Children less The post MARAC Statement: Penicillin Shortage appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., joins the Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) in condemning the use of sickle cell disease (SCD) as a punchline on the HBO Max show Velma. For the over 100,000 Americans impacted by sickle cell and their families, this disease is anything but a laughing matter. The post Sickle Cell is Not a Joke appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

CMO Speaks is a blog featuring the voices of SCDAA’s clinical leadership team. The below article was written by Dr. Lewis Hsu, SCDAA chief medical officer, with input from Dr. Lydia Pecker. NPR recently produced this segment with sickle cell warrior and advocate Teonna Woolford on fertility care and SCD. This is an underdiscussed topic The post CMO Speaks: Fertility Care and SCD appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..

December 6, 2022 — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) shares the following: For individuals with sickle cell disease and their caregivers What is influenza, and why should I worry about it? Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious viral infection that can cause severe medical problems in anyone. The post MARAC Statement on Influenza appeared first on Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc..