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First Gene Therapies Approved to Treat Adult, Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
03/19/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The FDA approved two gene therapies, the first of their kind, to treat patients aged 12 years and older with sickle cell disease.
03/19/2024
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Research Summary
Research Summary
Global Disease Burden of Sickle Cell Disease 11 Times Higher Than Original Estimates
08/02/2023
Researchers sought to establish the global disease burden of sickle cell disease and its mortality rate.
08/02/2023
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L-Glutamine for Sickle Cell Disease: A Landmark FDA Approval
08/09/2018
Shaina M. Willen, MD, pediatric hematologist at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the recent FDA approval of L-glutamine oral powder for sickle cell disease - the first FDA-approved...
08/09/2018
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L-Glutamine for Sickle Cell Disease: A Landmark FDA Approval
08/03/2018
Shaina M. Willen, MD, pediatric hematologist at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the recent FDA approval of L-glutamine oral powder for sickle cell disease - the first FDA-approved...
08/03/2018
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FDA Approves New Option for Sickle Cell Disease
07/07/2017
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new oral treatment for adult and pediatric patients with sickle cell disease.
07/07/2017
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Can Pre-Transplant Liver Fibrosis Predict Overall Survival Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease?
12/03/2015
Researchers investigated the impact of pre-transplant liver fibrosis on outcomes in patients with sickle cell disease undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
12/03/2015
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Placental Growth Factor Predicts Early-Onset Pre-Eclampsia in Pregnant Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
12/03/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers explored the predictive utility of placental growth factor in identifying pre-eclampsia in pregnancies affected by sickle cell disease.
12/03/2015
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Conference Coverage
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Study: Inpatient Sickle Cell Consult Service Improves Pain Management and Hospital Metrics
11/27/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A specialized inpatient sickle cell disease (SCD) consult service led to improved pain management, shorter hospital stays and expanded use of individualized pain plans for patients with SCD.
11/27/2015
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Examining Outcomes for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalized for Opioid Overdose
11/27/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A nationwide analysis reveals that patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) hospitalized for opioid overdose have comparable in-hospital mortality rates to patients without SCD, but exhibit better discharge...
11/27/2015