Although it is estimated that malaria and sickle cell trait have existed for at least 5,000 years, over time, the gene associated with sickle cell trait (HBB) has mutated to be more protective ...

Both sickle cell disease (SCD) and malaria are potentially dangerous conditions that affect red blood cells (RBCs). While certain forms of SCD may increase the risk of severe complications, one ...

People with sickle cell anemia (SCA), the most severe form of SCD, can often have a greater risk of death from malaria, compared with people who have SCT or no hemoglobin gene mutation.

Sickle cell anemia can cause a wide array of serious health complications. Be sure you know what signs to look for. Sickle ...

Delving into the connection between Malaria and Sickle Cell Anemia in India's rural spaces unravels a complicated interaction. Read on to know more.

Sickle cell anemia is a form of sickle cell disease that occurs when children have fewer healthy red blood cells than expected. ... Malaria in patients with sickle cell anaemia: ...

CNN staffer Sharon Browne-Peter was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when her mother was pregnant. Now, she advocates for more Black blood donors in the US and UK who can help ensure a more ...

Malaria is common in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the world that also have a high prevalence of sickle cell. Having SCT — but not SCA — helps reduce the severity of malaria.

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. More than 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell anemia, but 1 out of 15 Black people carry the sickle cell trait.

Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anaemia (or anemia, SCA) or drepanocytosis, ... from parts of tropical and sub-tropical regions where malaria is or was common.

A sickle cell crisis due to malaria can result in more severe anemia, hypoxia (not enough oxygen in your body tissue), jaundice, lactic acidosis and renal failure. SCD may prevent your spleen from ...