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Fears of catching Covid-19 in ERs forced many in the throes of pain crises to avoid seeking medical attention. Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley explains the importance of seeking care in a COVID-19 world.
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Millions of Americans carry the sickle cell trait, many without knowing it. Could they be at risk for severe Covid-19? Stat News Reports.
Learn how Kim Smith-Whitley, MD, is fighting to improve the lives of her patients in the wake of COVID-19.
Read moreThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved two new breakthrough therapies for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), and we believe both may enhance the treatment of our patients here at CHOP.
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The US Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to two novel drugs to treat sickle cell disease.
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CHOP volunteers make camp a reality for many kids with special medical needs. They not only keep them healthy, but they also take part of the activities and enjoy seeing kids being kids.
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Born with sickle cell disease, Naomi receives breakthrough treatments and screenings at CHOP to keep her symptoms in check and protect her from strokes.
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Researchers have found a key protein that could become a target for a new treatment for sickle cell disease. In lab tests, blocking the protein reduces sickling that distorts red blood cells.
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Proceeds support sickle cell research and patient care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s 15th annual Blue Tag Gala raised more than $150,000 to support patient care and cutting-edge research at the hospital’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center