The Life of a Sickle Cell Warrior.
In October 2019, key stakeholders including medical & sickle cell experts, governmental and non-governmental organizations from across Africa and the World came together as a collective on one international stage to discuss the burden of sickle cell disease, its impact on African communities and proffer evidence-based solutions and recommendations to...
Leg ulcer is one of the complications of Sickle Cell Disorder, it is an open sore/wound on the lower extremity meaning lower part of the leg. Some warriors have it mildly while some have it severely, some have it on one part of the leg while some have it on...
This is going to be an interactive section. Pls I need everyone to think about the things they heard about sex. I would answer if it is true or false. SEXUAL HEALTH So Human Sexuality is an integral part of our existence, it is a vital aspect of humanity and...
So I’m sure you’re wondering why I am talking about this topic. It is very dear to my heart, because we as warriors live with a chronic disease which predisposes us to A Lot of Stress and Even Clinical Depression. We need to learn How to Manage either aspects or...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today California advanced care for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) by launching a new initiative to establish a network of clinics for adults with SCD statewide, expanding services for those impacted by this chronic, debilitating disease. The launch marks the grand opening...
People who are pessimistic always go about life reeking and dropping off negative energies anywhere they go to and with whoever they come in contact with. They always see the bad in every good and they always seek ways to put other people down. They stir up emotions and get...
I grew up in a middle income family, we were not rich but we had a loving and providing mother. During my primary school education I faced a lot of stigma from fellow pupils. Most of them never wanted to share a bench with me because of my yellow eyes....
My name is Moses Ige aka Mo’Zealah. Based in Lagos- Nigeria. 29 years of age living with sickle cell, type SS warrior. Both my parents were AS and they happened to give birth to me in a time when knowledge of sickle cell wasn’t pronounced. They were told I had...
What is dactylitis? Dactylitis is a severe pain that affects the bones of the hands or feet and sometimes both. It is the first symptom, the first indicator of sickle cell disease, especially in babies. Dactylitis is caused by a blockage or restraint of blood circulation. What are the symptoms...
In 1910, James Herrick first described sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a disorder that affects the molecule called haemoglobin found in red blood cells whose function is to deliver oxygen to the cells in the body. SCD is caused by a mutation of this haemoglobin molecules which forms polymers...
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