#thesicklecycle

One of the great pioneers in research at Washington University School of Medicine was Lenabell McClelland Bell. Suffering from sickle cell anemia, in 1956, Bell began a long-term experiment testing the effectiveness of a new method of transfusion therapy. Partial exchange transfusion remains an important method for making blood transfusions a safe treatment for SCD. Bell lived to be 83, dying in 2000. Thank you Ms. Bell for your contribution to medical research and the SCD community. #blackhistory #thesicklecycle #participationandresearch #transfusions - #regrann @Regranned from @thesicklecycle -

Our friends @sickcells are featured in this article that outlines how sickle cell patients are fighting an uphill battle for research, treatment — and compassion. More info about the article can be found at statnews.com. #scdnews #awareness #sickcells #thesicklecycle - #regrann @Regranned from @thesicklecycle

@Regranned from @thesicklecycle - “Florida has the highest number of sickle cell births, with the largest number of patients living in Miami-Dade County. Hoping to provide those with the condition more access to pain management services, Williams, who initially requested the funds from Tallahassee, proposed using the money to open a clinic that would solely serve those with sickle cell disease.” @miamiherald #miami #scdnews #thesicklecycle - #regrann