Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to become stiff and misshapen. Normally round and flexible, the cells instead take on a rigid crescent shape. These sickle-shaped ...

I recently had my first blood transfusion of the year. It’s one of the most common treatments for sickle cell disease. I must undergo cross-match testing no more than 72 hours before my scheduled ...

Genetic Carriers for Sickle Cell Disease Have Higher Risks of Blood Clots Across Diverse Ancestries Sep. 12, 2024 — Researchers have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease ...

Pfizer's reported interest in acquiring sickle cell disease specialist Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) has been confirmed, with the $68.50-per-share deal valuing GBT at $5.4 billion. As we ...

5, 2024 — Stem cell transplantation is used to treat several types of blood cancers, but carries the risk of a life-threatening side effect called ... Changes in Blood Cell Production Over the ...

Today Early in the fall, experts might also see more cases of respiratory syncytial virus, Dr. Geeta Sood, assistant professor of medicine and epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, ...

Normochromic Describes RBCs that are normal in color, containing the normal amount ofhemoglobin Normochromic cells are seen in anemia following acute blood loss Normocyte Normal sized ...

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland, and all 11 specialties are ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of ...