Although some diseases are easy to identify and diagnose, others can remain hidden for a long time before they cause any symptoms. One of those little-known ailments, sickle-cell disease — a … ...

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Washington: A new study sheds light on how sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected ...

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Learn the facts about stem cell therapy Charles Theofilos, M.D. An alternative solution to invasive surgery, the therapeutic use of stem cells is now being used worldwide to treat multiple ...

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But, in people with the sickle cell disease, the blood cells lose their round sha FACTS ABOUT THE SICKLE CELL DISEASE - New Vision Official Call Us: +256 (0)414 337 000 Mail Us: [email protected] ...