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New site for blood transfusion information

Question and answers relating to Blood Transfusion can sometimes be tricky. Therefore, I would like to draw your attention to a new resource for patient information on blood transfusion. Which is approved by the National Blood Transfusion Committee and NHS Blood and Transplant. The read more please click here   ... Read more

TAPS trial presented in America

 The Transfusion Alternatives Preoperatively in Sickle Cell Disease (TAPS) trial was chosen for an oral presentation at the prestigious American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting in San Diego, California, USA recently. Dr Jo Howard, Consultant Haematologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, UK, presented the trial on behalf of all TAPS trial investigators.  Click here to read more     ... Read more

Winter 2012 Newsletter

The staff and trustees of the Sickle Cell Society wish you a happy and wonderful New Year and warmly thank you for all your support during the year 2011.  Please click here to view the winter newsletter. ... Read more

Flu Jab

Remember to get your annual free flu jabs , it is essential for individuals with sickle cell disease. To protect themselves against seasonal flu, also known as influenza which is highly infectious.click here to   ... Read more

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FUNNY WOMEN CHARITY CHALLENGE

 FUNNY WOMEN LAUNCHES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHALLENGE Thursday 8th March 2012, International Women’s Day Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, City of London  click here to read more ... Read more

Iron Monitoring and Managment

Iron Monitoring and Managment in Sickle Cell Disease. ... Read more

FerriScan

FerriScan recommend for measuring liver iron concentrations in patients with sicklec cell disease. ... Read more

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Sickle Cell Disorders are a group of genetic diseases that affect the red blood cells of people with the condition. Read more here.

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