Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.

Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting …

Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited hemoglobin-related blood disorders. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anaemia. [2]

What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD.

Sep 28, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, severe pain, and swelling.

The FDA approved the first cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older.

Aug 6, 2025 · Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen. The disease causes red blood cells to become rigid …

In September 2024, Pfizer withdrew voxelotor (also called Oxbryta) from the market. The medicine was used to prevent sickling in red blood cells. Pfizer said the benefits of using voxelotor do not outweigh …

Find sickle cell disease-related data and statistics on prevalence, complications, and more. Find fact sheets, toolkits, infographics and more on sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Learn the steps …