In sickle-cell disease it is manifested for the first time between 6-9 month old infants.

In Nigeria it is used to manage sickle-cell disease.

His family reported that he had never previously experienced harmful effects of sickle-cell disease despite being a carrier.

Individuals with sickle-cell disease and those who abuse certain medications can often develop this disorder.

In other forms of sickle-cell disease, Hb levels tend to be higher.

It has been estimated that approximately 42% of adults with sickle-cell disease will eventually develop priapism.

He used his medical training to advocate for sickle-cell disease and other health issues.

Nevertheless, it has been a barrier for its wider use in patients with sickle-cell disease.

An experimental drug treatment for sickle-cell disease may be the first to affect the disorder itself and not just the symptoms, researchers said today.

About 60,000 American blacks have sickle-cell disease, experts estimate.