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CMO Speaks: Fertility Care and SCD
CMO Speaks is a blog featuring the voices of SCDAA's clinical leadership team. The below article was written by Dr. Lewis Hsu, SCDAA chief medical officer, with input from Dr. [...]
MARAC Statement on Influenza
December 6, 2022 — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) shares the following: For individuals with sickle cell disease and their caregivers [...]
Midterm Election Outcomes and What they Mean for SCD
An update from John Otsuki, SCDAA government relations manager As I am sure you're aware, the United States recently completed a midterm election. All members of the House of Representatives [...]
NFL players spotlight Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
The NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign features players showcasing important causes on their cleats each year during Week 13 games in early December. Tevin Coleman's Cleats San Francisco 49ers [...]
MARAC Encourages Clinical Research Studies
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) believes that progress in sickle cell disease (SCD) is tied to clinical trials and comprehensive care. [...]
Frequently Asked Questions about SCT in Newborn Screening
Many people have questions about sickle cell trait after newborn screening. Dr. Lewis Hsu, SCDAA chief medical officer, answers some of the FAQs below. Can this test be wrong? The [...]
New Publications Emphasize Inequities in Pediatric SCD Care
This week, two new publications call attention to the barriers to care children with SCD face. Prioritizing Sickle Cell Disease, an article co-authored by SCDAA Chief Medical Officer Lewis Hsu for the [...]
MARAC Advisory Statement: Immunizations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. What does that mean for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD)? The Big Picture from SCDAA MARAC Individuals with sickle cell disease are more [...]
Tools for Sickle Cell Awareness Month You Don’t Want to Miss
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Check out these helpful tools and learn more about how to support sickle cell warriors! For Schools https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/sickle-cell-school-outreach For Employers https://askjan.org/disabilities/Sickle-Cell-Anemia.cfm https://askjan.org/publications/Disability-Downloads.cfm?pubid=969229&action=download&pubtype=pdf For Emergency [...]
Member Organization Sickle Cell Awareness Month Events 2022
Join an SCDAA member organization at one of these great events this September! The Amazing Race 5K/1K | Starts September 1 | Virtual Hosted by Sickle Cell Houston Virtual Walk Across [...]