by Pearls of Wisdom | Mar 15, 2019 | Sickle Cell Anemia
The use of hydroxyurea in African children with sickle cell disease is resulting in a number of very positive, noteworthy benefits. Amongst them are significantly reduced pain crises and reduced risk of malaria infection, the reason for the latter being largely...
by Pearls of Wisdom | Mar 14, 2019 | Sickle Cell Anemia
Partial-match transplants are offering sickle cell disease patients new hope for significantly improved health and possibly even a cure. The possibilities these transplants present illustrated by the three scenarios below, once again highlight the important...
by Pearls of Wisdom | Mar 7, 2019 | Sickle Cell Anemia
The story of Revée Agyepong’s victory over sickle cell anemia is very inspiring indeed. The 26-year-old from Edmonton, is among the first adults in Canada to be cured of the disease through stem cell transplant made possible by her sister’s loving support. Ever...
