Get Email Alerts
Other Names for Sickle Cell Anemia
- HbS disease
- Hemoglobin S disease
- Hemoglobin SS disease
- Sickle cell disease (a broad term that includes sickle cell anemia)
- Sickle cell disorders (a broad group of conditions that includes sickle cell anemia)
- Sickling disorder due to hemoglobin S
Featured Video
Living With and Managing Sickle Cell Disease (Nicholas)
Living With and Managing Sickle Cell Disease (Nicholas)
Living With and Managing Sickle Cell Disease (Tiffany)Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Sickle Cell Anemia, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
Visit Children and Clinical Studies to hear experts, parents, and children talk about their experiences with clinical research.
NHLBI-supported research has helped reduce the burden of sickle cell disease. Learn more about how this research has benefited Tiffany McCoy and others who are living with sickle cell disease in the NHLBI’s stories of success.
The NHLBI updates Health Topics articles on a biennial cycle based on a thorough review of research findings and new literature. The articles also are updated as needed if important new research is published. The date on each Health Topics article reflects when the content was originally posted or last revised.
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Google+