Levels of the enzyme HO-1, which protects against toxicity, are elevated in sickle cell disease patients, especially children ...

An imbalance in the gut microbiome, the group of bacteria and other microbes in the digestive tract, may drive chronic SCD ...

A new study has found that prompt administration of opioid pain relief in emergency departments reduces the likelihood of hospitalization for children with sickle cell disease, according to findings ...

New research shows that giving opioids to pediatric patients with sickle cell disease within 60 minutes of ED arrival reduces hospitalization risk.