Sickle Cell News for July 2019
To join or leave the listserv visit https://scinfo.org/newsletter/ Six essential updates for World Sickle Cell Day World Sickle Cell Day is held every June 19. The observance — established by the United Nations — is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease, as well as the challenges that patients, their families and […]
Sickle Cell News for April 2019
To join or leave the listserv visit https://scinfo.org/newsletter/ 60 Minutes airs: Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease https://www.cbs.com/shows/60_minutes/video/kaxgqzPGVQulVXxP2ilWPqMZvWeraYeq/could-gene-therapy-cure-sickle-cell-anemia-/ Could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia? An NIH clinical trial is ushering in a genetic revolution as an innovative type of gene therapy is used to attempt to cure sickle cell anemia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. […]
Addiction Resources
Addiction Resource Addiction Resource is a dedicated organization that works to better the community through volunteering and health awareness. Addiction Resource raises awareness of the impact of drug use (including alcohol) on the human body. Combined Effects of Smoking and Drinking Vaping Daily provides an article about combined effects of drinking and smoking on the […]
Educational Coloring Book for Children: The Bear Necessities of Sickle Cell
Coloring is a popular pastime that both children and adults enjoy. It has recently become more popular for adults because of the calming effect of the activity. Over the years, I have observed both parents and children coloring popular cartoon characters in our inpatient and outpatient waiting areas. I developed a coloring book that could […]
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American Society of Hematology (ASH) Pocket Guides for Sickle Cell Disease
Three downloadable pocket guides presented by ASH in 2014, adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Evidence Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel Report, 2014: