What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Dec 10, 2025 · Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood …
Sickle Cell Disease - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Aug 20, 2024 · Sickle cell disease is sometimes called sickle cell anemia. People have sickle cell trait if they inherit a copy of the sickle cell gene from one parent and a copy of the gene for normal …
Sickle Cell Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Sep 30, 2024 · Treatment options for sickle cell disease include medicines that lessen symptoms, blood transfusions, blood and bone marrow transplants, and gene therapy treatments. Bone marrow …
Sickle Cell Disease - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Aug 20, 2024 · Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet Learn basics about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, how to prevent health problems and treatment options.
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease)
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease) Overview La enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF) es el trastorno sanguíneo hereditario más común en los Estados Unidos. En esta …
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
Sep 3, 2025 · Other Sickle Cell Disease Resources Understanding sickle cell disease — Learn more about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle tips. Cure Sickle Cell Initiative …
Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel …
The purpose of these guidelines is to help people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) receive appropriate care by providing the best science-based recommendations to guide practice decisions. …
Sickle Cell Disease - Sickle Cell Trait | NHLBI, NIH
Aug 22, 2024 · Sickle cell trait occurs when a person has one copy of the sickle cell gene passed down from one parent, and a normal hemoglobin gene from the other parent. People who have sickle cell …
¿Qué es la enfermedad de células falciformes? - NHLBI, NIH
La enfermedad de células falciformes, conocida también como anemia de células falciformes, es un grupo de trastornos heredados que afectan la hemoglobina , la principal proteína que transporta el …
Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD.