It is estimated that around seven million people in Nigeria suffer from one form of sickle cell. An interview with the President of the Sickle Cell Management Initiative indicates the problems with this blood disorder within the country including lack of support from NGOs and the medical community as well as the growing stigmatization of people with the condition. READ MORE

Few people are aware of who this is but to members of the U.S. military, Vance H. Marchbanks was a medical pioneer famous for treating soldiers during the Second World War. He was at the forefront of research for stress tests for soldiers and spacesuit testing for the Apollo missions. He was also one of the first to study sickle cell anemia in the military and his work a major reason why African-Americans were eventually able to become to go into space. READ MORE 

Sickle cell is a genetic blood disorder which is well known to most people affected or otherwise. There are however, many misconceptions about the condition which need to revealed in order for all people to understand important facts. READ MORE

Jamaica Observer - The most unlikely ally is currently being used to treat sickle cell patients. Carbon monoxide, known to most as a silent and deadly killer, can be used to minimize the effects of sickle cell when administered in small dosages. This breakthrough has potential to become an alternative to stem cell treatment. READ MORE

Trenton, N.J. - This new law will require insurance companies to cover the costs of prescription drugs and treatments for sickle cell anemia. It also seeks to improve the dissemination of information regarding this blood disorder to the public. A big step in the realization that sickle cell is serious problem in North American society. READ MORE

Las Vegas, NV - Celine Dion has followed through on her pledge to raise $1 million for sickle cell research. The dazzling concert was a great start to 2012 and brings us one step closer to finding a cure. She hopes the benefit concert proceeds will help to speed up clinical trials for sickle cell treatment.  READ MORE

Portland, OR - Latay Hammick has struggled with sickle cell anemia for most of her life but has seen great improvement due to regular blood transfusions. Her family are big advocates of the Red Cross and getting people to donate blood; this has made all the difference in her life. READ MORE 

Sickle cell disease affects many athletes around the world. It does not have to hold any of them back. There are techniques to enhance performance and minimize any problems associated with sickle cell while engaging in athletics. READ MORE

A new safe method of treating sickle cell disease is on the horizon. Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found a way to use patients own skin cells to form a type of stem cell which can be used to repair mutated genes. READ MORE

Washington D.C. - Melissa S. Creary a health scientist with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has indicated the initiation of a new program aimed at determing how many Americans currently have sickle cell disease and other blood disorders. READ MORE