04/04/2019
Now that 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have legalized medical marijuana, there’s an increased demand for answers about it: How safe is it? What are the long-term effects? Does it kill brain cells and cause a spike in teen pot smoking? For years, it was difficult Read More
04/24/2018
Patients with sickle cell anemia, one of the types of sickle cell disease, inherit sickle-shaped blood cells from their parents. The blood cells in a person with sickle cell anemia also tend to be more rigid and stickier than normal blood cells. Because of this shape and consistency, the p Read More
02/14/2018
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder. It primarily affects African Americans in the United States, but other racial groups can inherit the condition, as well. The disease causes red blood cells to become sticky and misshaped, specifically into a sickle or crescent shape. The Read More
02/14/2018
Much attention is given to the irregularly shaped red blood cells associated with the inherited disorder sickle cell anemia. Because of their sticky consistency and crescent shape, these misshapen blood cells interfere with proper circulatory function and inhibit oxygen flow through the Read More
02/14/2018
Although there is still no cure for sickle cell anemia, patients can significantly improve their quality of life and manage the disorder’s symptoms when they work closely with their doctors to find appropriate treatment methods. For adolescent and adult sufferers, the inherited blood c Read More
02/14/2018
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited condition that causes red blood cells to become rigid, stiff and crescent or “sickle” shaped. Healthy red blood cells are round, flexible and can easily move through blood vessels to distribute much-needed oxygen throughout the body. The irregularl Read More
11/21/2017
Sickle cell disease refers to a group of heredity disorders affecting the red blood cells. The condition has no cure, so treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, the most common of which is severe pain. If traditional options aren’t efficient at managing the condition, medical cannab Read More
