Sickle cell and football: Why the disease that mainly affects Black people needs more research
Black people are at a much higher risk of being affected by sickle cell — and the effects can be fatal. More research is needed to combat it
‘You Can’t Really Prepare A Person Until They’re In It’: What It’s Like Dating With Sickle Cell Disease
A man and woman, both with sickle cell, share what their experience was like finding love, and what prospective partners need to know.
Some ways to prevent infections in life with sickle cell disease
Infections in sickle cell disease can be problematic and even fatal. Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, a patient and doctor, has some advice.
Comprehensive Guide to Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms and Treatment
Current sickle cell disease treatment options include: A cornerstone of SCD treatment since 1988, hydroxyurea works by increasing the production of hemoglobin F, which helps prevent the formation of sickled red blood cells. Hydroxyurea has been shown to reduce the frequency of pain crises, acute chest syndrome, and the need for blood transfusions.
Pfizer Voluntarily Withdraws All Lots of Sickle Cell Disease Treatment OXBRYTA ® (voxelotor) From Worldwide Markets
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that it is voluntarily withdrawing all lots of OXBRYTA® (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (
Pfizer Sickle Cell Treatment Suspended by Europe in New Setback
European regulators suspended the approval of Pfizer Inc.’s sickle cell anemia drug, Oxbryta, citing a higher rate of disease complications in patients who started taking the drug.
Pfizer withdraws sickle cell disease treatment on risk of complication, death
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta from all markets where it is approved, citing risks of a painful complication and deaths.
Pfizer Recalls All of Its Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Over Safety Concerns
Key Takeaways Pfizer is withdrawing all of its sickle cell disease drug, Oxbryta, worldwide because of safety concerns.The drug maker said the benefits of Oxbryta no longer outweigh the risks.The company's data indicated patients could suffer from severe pain and even death.
Pfizer’s Strategy Looks Shakier After Sickle-Cell Disappointment
The company said it was withdrawing Oxbryta, a daily pill for patients with the disease, a serious, lifelong condition.
What the withdrawal of its sickle cell drug means for Pfizer, patients, and the FDA
European regulators on Thursday also said that patients in the trials had higher rates of the pain crises that are hallmarks of sickle cell disease once they started on Oxbryta, also called voxelotor,
Pfizer Withdraws Sickle Cell Disease Therapy Oxbryta From Market
Pfizer PFE announced that it is voluntarily withdrawing all lots of its sickle-cell disease (SCD) medication Oxbryta (voxelotor) from all markets where the drug is approved. Why PFE is Withdrawing the Drug All of a Sudden?
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Reducing the stigma around Sickle Cell Anemia, a historically misunderstood disease
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My Best Friend Is A Crescent Moon: My Experience With Sickle Cell Anemia
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Pfizer pulls sickle cell drug oxbryta, raising safety concerns
Pfizer’s abrupt withdrawal of Oxbryta, a drug for sickle cell disease, has sent shockwaves through the medical community.
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New project aims to tackle barriers faced by children with sickle cell disease
A NEW project aiming to tackle the barriers faced by children living with sickle cell as they transition from NHS paediatric ...
Encourage voluntary blood donations to help battle Sickle Cell Disease
One such critical issue is India’s persistent blood shortage to meet the various needs of individuals, particularly in areas ...