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Modulator of fetal hemoglobin switch may target sickle cell disease
news.mcg.edu/2010/07/12/modulator-of-fetal-hemoglobin-swi...
Photo: Phil Jones
Roof now on Fantsuam Foundation's Diagnostic Laboratory in rural Nigeria. To be used for Sickle Cell screening.
Photo from John Dada December 2010
John Dada delivers his vote of thanks to the speakers and invites them to finish the afternoon attending the College's library where the 'real' work was being done.
Photo from Cicely,VSO at Fantsuam Foundation 18/6/2010
Deanna is the reason I wrote I Only Cry At Night, living with Sickle Cell Disease.
She knows how much she inspired me to write.....no matter what.
Know your sickle cell status Break the Sickle Cycle
A child gets Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) when he or she receives two sickle cell genes* one from each parent.
A person with SCD can live a long and high quality life. People with SCD can lower their chances of difficulties from the disease and enjoy many normal activities by
•Getting regular checkups with their doctor.
•Preventing infections by taking simple steps like including washing their hands.
•Following treatments prescribed by their doctor, such as taking medication called hydroxyurea.
•Practicing healthy habits like drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water per day and eating healthy food.