Friday, January 18, 2008

Sickle Cell Patients in More Pain Than Previously Thought

Sickle cell anemia is a reality for millions of people with roots in Africa, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East and parts of India. It's a genetic disease of the blood. Red blood cells, which usually look like donuts, deform into the shape of a crescent, or sickle blade shape, thus the name.

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