Brains of people with sickle cell disease show signs of premature aging, with structural changes linked to the disease's chronic impact.

Brains of people with sickle cell disease show signs of premature aging, with structural changes linked to the disease's chronic impact.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that affects the blood. Persons inherit a gene from each parent that changes how haemoglobin is made. ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 -- People with sickle cell disease often struggle with memory, focus, learning and problem solving, setting them back in school...

FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 -- People with sickle cell disease often struggle with memory, focus, learning and problem solving, setting them back in school...

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing brain cells to die. It’s a serious...

Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body lacks...

FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 -- A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who’ve suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study...

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is hosting its second Sickle Cell Disease Town Hall, an event aimed at co-designing high-quality, culturally safe...

Drinking 3-5 cups of tea daily can reduce mortality risk in patients with chronic kidney disease, especially in the early stages.