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Tag: sickle cell disease

Roger Gore has used the lessons he's gained from dealing with sickle cell disease, to not only succeed in life, but set an example for his son Ruben, who has autism. (Courtesy of Roger Gore
Posted inHealth

Fighting Debilitating Pain with the Power of Purpose

by Dr. Patrise Holden September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Roger Gore, CEO of Gnatural Spirits, overcame painful lessons from his battle with sickle cell disease to achieve success, attributing his resilience and mindset to his diagnosis and faith.

Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African Americans. (CDC photo)
Posted inHealth

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Cell-Based Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown December 8, 2023December 8, 2023
Posted inHealth

Local Physicians Push Innovative Developments to Progress Sickle Cell Management

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 20, 2023November 30, 2023
Posted inHealth

Tap Into National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 6, 2023November 30, 2023
After years of battle sickle cell, Dr. Patrise Holden said she has participated in clinical trials with the hope that there will one day be an answer to address the extreme pain. (Courtesy photo)
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SCDAA Expands Access To Clinical Trial Participation

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi April 5, 2023November 30, 2023
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GIROIR/HARTFIELD: Congress Must Act to Help Americans with Sickle Cell Disease

by Brett Giroir, M.D., and Regina Hartfield October 2, 2022October 5, 2022
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Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Lifesaving Screening and Treatment

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer September 28, 2022September 28, 2022
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Let’s Get Back to School

by WI Guest Author September 8, 2021December 21, 2021
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Sickle Cell Awareness Month: More Treatment Options Widen Discussion for Progress

by Natalie C. Hockaday September 1, 2021January 12, 2022
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NFL MVP, Howard University President Relate to the Pain Sickle Cell Patients Endure

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris June 23, 2021December 21, 2021

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