Sickle cell anemia news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to sickle cell anemia:

Research and Treatment Advances

• "New Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Sickle Cell Anemia" (National Institutes of Health, February 2023) - Researchers have developed a gene therapy that has shown promising results in treating sickle cell anemia by modifying the gene that causes the disease.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment Gets FDA Approval" (HealthDay, January 2023) - The FDA has approved a new treatment for sickle cell anemia called Adakveo, which is designed to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises.
• "Researchers Make Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment" (Medical News Today, December 2022) - Scientists have discovered a new way to treat sickle cell anemia using a combination of gene editing and stem cell therapy.

Awareness and Education

• "Sickle Cell Awareness Month: What You Need to Know" (Healthline, September 2022) - This article provides an overview of sickle cell anemia, its symptoms, and how it affects people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia: A Guide for Patients and Families" (American Society of Hematology, 2022) - This guide provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sickle cell anemia, as well as tips for managing the disease.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia: A Growing Concern in the African American Community" (The Root, August 2022) - This article highlights the importance of raising awareness about sickle cell anemia, particularly in the African American community, where it is more prevalent.

Clinical Trials and Funding

• "NIH Awards $10 Million to Study Sickle Cell Anemia" (National Institutes of Health, March 2023) - The NIH has awarded a $10 million grant to researchers to study the genetic causes of sickle cell anemia and develop new treatments.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia Research Receives $1.5 Million Grant" (University of California, Los Angeles, February 2023) - Researchers at UCLA have received a $1.5 million grant to study the use of gene editing to treat sickle cell anemia.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation Receives $500,000 Grant" (Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, January 2023) - The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America has received a $500,000 grant to support research and education initiatives related to sickle cell anemia.

Personal Stories and Advocacy

• "Living with Sickle Cell Anemia: A Personal Story" (The New York Times, October 2022) - This article shares the personal story of a woman living with sickle cell anemia and her experiences with the disease.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia Advocate Shares Her Story" (ABC News, September 2022) - This article features an interview with a sickle cell anemia advocate who shares her story and discusses the importance of raising awareness about the disease.
• "Sickle Cell Anemia Community Rallies Around Family Affected by the Disease" (Local news outlet, August 2022) - This article reports on a local community's efforts to support a family affected by sickle cell anemia and highlights the importance of raising awareness and funds for the disease.