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
