#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Hertz Nazaire
SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month... Continue Reading
MARAC Statement: Penicillin Shortage
Penicillin VK solution is suffering from intermittent supply shortages. This can affect children with sickle cell disease. Penicillin VK in liquid... Continue Reading
Sickle Cell is Not a Joke
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., joins the Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) in condemning the use... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
MARAC Statement on Influenza
December 6, 2022 — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) shares the following:... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading