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1Sickle Cell Anemia
More than 70,000 Americans have sickle cell anemia, which occurs when someone inherits two abnormal genes that cause red blood cells to change shape. Find out more.
2Sickle Cell Disease
Thanks to advancements in early diagnosis and treatment, most kids born with sickle cell disease grow up to live relatively healthy and productive lives.
3Do You Know About Sickle Cell Anemia?
Sickle cell anemia gets its name because a person's red blood cells turn from a doughnut shape into a curved sickle shape. What's a sickle look like?
4I Have Sickle Cell Disease. What Should I Know About Going Away to College?
Find out what the experts have to say.
5Blood Test: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
A hemoglobin electrophoresis can help diagnose diseases involving abnormal hemoglobin production, and often is performed as part of newborn screening tests.
6My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
People with sickle cell disease need good friends who understand and can help them get through tough times. This article for teens helps you learn what you can do to be that friend.
7Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
At a certain point, you'll no longer be able to see your childhood doctor. There are a lot of steps to making a smooth switch to adult health care. Here are some tips for people living with sickle cell disease.
8All About Genetics
Read the basics about genetics, including how certain illnesses, or increased risks for certain illnesses, pass from generation to generation.
9Anemia
Anemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the number of healthy red blood cells decreases. This can result in a variety of symptoms, including fatigue and stress on all the body's organs.
10Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screening tests look for harmful or potentially fatal disorders that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done and which disorders they're designed to detect.


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